FROM    THE   LIBRARY   OF 

REV.    LOUIS    FITZGERALD    BENSON.   D.  D. 

BEQUEATHED    BY   HIM   TO 

THE   LIBRARY  OF 

PRINCETON  THEOLOGICAL  SEMINARY 


Sect  I 


ion 


Ji,. 


HYMN 


FOR   THE    USE    OF 


EVANGELICAL    LUTHERAN    SCHOOLS 


CONGREGATIONS. 


DECORAH,   IOWA. 
LUTHERAK    PUBUSHTNG     HQCPK. 

1884. 


Kntured  nocorflinp:  to  act  of  C'on^rops  in  the  rear  1879 

by  the 

LUTHERAN  PUBLr:SI{ING  HOUSE,   Decorah,  Iowa, 

in  the  of  rice  of  the  Librarian  of  CongreaS,  at  Waohington. 


CONTENTS, 

Page 

I.   WORSHIP   ( Nos.  1-9)    1 

11.    ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS  (10-15) 9 

III.  NEW  YEAR  (16-18) 20 

IV.  THE  PASSION  (19--7) 25 

V.  EASTER  (28-34) 38 

VI.    ASCENSION    (85-37 ) 50 

VII.    WHITSUNTIDE  (38-41) §3 

VIII.  TRINITY  (42 — 44) 59 

IX.    REFORMATION  (45-47) &S 

X.    THE  WORD  OP  GOD  AND  THE  CHURCH  (48-52)  6t) 

XI.   THE  CATECHISM  (53-60) 72 

(1.  In  general;  2.  Tlie  Ten  Commandments; 
3.  The  Creed;  4.  Baptism;  5.  The  Lord's 
Supper). 

XII.    REPENTANCE    (61-65) 90 

XIII.  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION    (66-72; 08 

XIV.  PRAISE  TO  JESUS  (73-78) 106 

XV.   THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE  (79-83) 117 

XVI.  MORNING  (84-86) 124 

XVII.  EVENING  (87-92) 128 

XVIII.    PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING  (93-lOij     •  .     135 

XIX.   THE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION   (102-110) 149 

XX.  DEATH  (111-113) 168 

XXI.  BURIAL  (119-124) 175 

XXII.   JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY  (125-130) 182 

DOXOLOGIES 193 


I.     AV<>i'*«4liii>, 

1 

1.  ALL  glory  be  to  God  on  High, 
Who  hath  our  race  befriended! 

To  us  no  harm  shall  now  come  nigh, 
The  strife  at  last  is  ended; 
God  showeth  His  good  will  to  men, 
And  peace  shall  reign  on  earth  again  ; 
Oh!  thank  him  for  His  goodne:^s. 

2.  We  praise,  we  worship  Thee,  we  trust, 
And  give  Thee  thanks  for  ever. 

0  Father,  that  Thy  rule  is  ju-t. 

And  wise,  and  changes  never: 

Thy  boundless  power  o'er  all  things  reigu3, 

Thou  dost  whatever  Thy  will  ordain.-; 

Well  for  us  that  Thou  rulest! 

3.  0  Jesus  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Son  of  Thy  Heavenly  Father, 

0  Thou  who  hast  our  peace  restored, 
And  the  lost  sheep  dost  gather, 
Thou  Lamb  of  God,  to  Thee  on  high 
From  out  our  depths  we  sinners  cry, 
Have  mercy  on  us,  Jesus! 


i  WORSHIP. 

•4.  0  Holy  Ghost.  Thou  precious  Gift, 
Thou  Comforter  unfailing, 
O'er  Satan's  snares  our  souls  uplift, 
And  let  Thy  power  availing 
Avert  our  woes  and  calm  our  dread: 
For  us  the  Saviours"  blood  was  shed; 
We  trust  in  Thee  to  save  us. 

N.  Decius. 

2 

1.  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now! 
And  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  bow 

All  hearts  in  love  and  fear  to-day. 
To  hear  the  truth  and  keep  Thy  way. 

2.  Open  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise; 
Our  faith  increase,  our  minds  enlight, 
That  we  may  know  Thy  name  aright: 

3.  Until  we  join  the  host  that  cry, 
"Holy  art  Thou,  0  Lord,  most  High!" 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face. 

4.  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One! 


WORSHIP. 

To  Thee,  0  blessxl  Trinity, 
Be  praise  throughout  eternity! 

Wm.  August  II,  D;ike  of  Saxe-Weimar. 

3 

1.  BLESSED  Jesus,  at  Thy  word 
We  are  gathered  all  to  hear  Thee; 
Let  our  hearts  and  souls  be  stirred 
Now  to  seek  and  love  and  fear  Thee: 
By  Thy  teachings  sweet  and  holy 
Drawn  from  earth  to  love  Thee  solely. 

2.  All  our  knowledge,  sense,  and  sight 
Lie  in  deepest  darkness  shrouded. 
Til  Thy  Spirit  breaks  our  night 
With  the  beams  of  truth  unclouded. 
Thou  alone  to  God  canst  win  us. 
Thou  must  work  all  good  within  us. 

3.  Glorious  Lord,  Thyself  impart! 
Light  of  light,  from  God  proceeding, 
Open  Thou  our  ears  and  heart. 
Help  us  by  Thy  Spirit's  pleading, 
Hear  the  cry  Thy  people  raises. 

Hear,  and  bless  our  praA'ers  and  praises. 


i  WORSHIP. 

4.  Evermore  be  praise  to  Thee, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spmt! 
Of  Thy  gospel's  purity, 
Lord,  Thy  church  not  disinherit, 
While  we  here  below  must  wander, 
Till  we  sing  Thy  praises  yonder. 

T.  Clausnitzer. 

4. 

1.  COME,  Holy  Ghost,  in  faith  us  teach 
To  love  none  but  our  Saviour 

From  all  our  heart,  with  all  our  miglit. 
And  thus  to  serve  Him  ever, 
That  we,  'gainst  death,  our  fiercest  foe, 
Find  shelter  in  His  wounds,  and  so 
Be  rescued  by  His  merit. 

2.  Grant  that  Thy  wholesome  doctrine's  power 
May  be  our  dearest  treasure, 

And  let  Thy  word,  the  bread  of  life, 
Help  us  to  heaven's  pleasure. 
Yea,  let  us  die  to  every  sin, 
Revive  the  life  of  faith  again. 
To  bear  fruit  of  the  Spirit, 

3.  When  life  and  breath  depart  from  us 
In  death's  last  awful  hour, 


WORSHIP. 

Oh!  may  our  hearts  then  ronlize 

The  working  of  Thy  power; 

That  we  into  our  Saviour's  hand 

With  conscious  trust  our  souls  commend, 

To  gain  rest  everlasting. 

B.  Ringwaldt^ 

5 

1.  THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made; 
He  calls  the  hours  His  own: 

Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2.  To-day  He  rose  and  left  the  dead, 
And  Satans  empire  fell; 

To-day  the  saints  His  triumph  spread, 
And  all  His  wonders  tell. 

3.  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 
To  David's  holy  Son; 

Help  us,  0  Lord;  descend,  and  bring 
Salvation  from  Thy  throne. 

4.  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 
With  messages  of  grace; 

Who  comes  in  God.  His  Father's  naine 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 


)  WORSHIP. 

5.  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  Church  on  earth  can  raise; 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  he  reigns 
Shall  give  Him  nobler  i^raise. 

Psalm.  118.— Watts. 

6 

1.  ABIDE  among  us  with  Thy  grace, 
'  Lord  Jesus,  evermore, 

Nor  let  us  e'er  to  sin  give  place, 
Nor  grieve  Him  we  adore. 

2.  Abide  among  us  with  Thy  word, 
Redeemer,  whom  we  love, 

Thy  help  and  mercy  here  afford, 
And  life  with  Thee  above. 

3.  Abide  omong  us  with  Thy  ray, 
0  Light  that  lighten'st  alf. 

And  let  Thy  truth  preserve  our  way. 
Nor  suffer  us  to  fall. 

4.  Abide  with  us  to  bless  us  still, 
0  bounteous  Lord  of  peace; 

With  grace  and  power  our  souls  fulfill. 
Our  faith  and  love  increase. 


WOKSHIP. 

5.  Abide  among  us  as  our  shield, 
0  Captain  of  Thy  host; 

That  to  the  world  we  may  not  yield, 
Nor  e'er  forsake  our  post. 

6.  Abide  with  us  in  faithful  love, 
Our  God  and  Saviour  be, 

Thy  help  at  need,  oh,  let  us  prove, 
And  keep  us  true  to  Thee. 

J,  Ste^!iiaD» 

7 

1.  LORD,  Thou  art  the  Truth  and  Way: 
Guide  us,  least  we  go  astray. 

Lord,  Thou  art  the  Life:  by  Thee 
May  we  gain  eternity. 

2.  In  ourselves  we  cannot  trust; 
Lord,  remember  we  are  dust! 
Thou  who  all  our  frailty  know'st, 
Send  Thou  us  Thy  Holy  Ghost! 

From  the  Danish, 

8 
1.  ALMIGHTY  God!  Thy  Word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  Heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 


>  WORSHI  '. 

2.  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 
Tliis  holy  seed  remove; 

But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3.  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 
The  rising  plant  destroy; 

But  let  it  yield  a  hundred  fold^ 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4.  Oft  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 
Thy  quickening  grace  bestow. 

That  all  whose  souls  the  truth  receive 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

From  J.  Cawood 

9 

1.  LOBD.  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing. 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace! 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

0  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2.  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
Mav  the  fruits  of  Thv  salvation 


WORSHIP. 

In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

So  whene'er  the  signal's  given 
Us  from  earth  to  call  awa\'. 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey, 

May  we,  ready. 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

'      W.  Shirley. 

II.    Acl>  ent  and  Olir'istiiias. 


10. 

1.  LIFT  up  your  heads,  ye  mighty  gates! 
Behold  the  King  of  glor}'  waits: 

The  King  of  Kings  is  drawing  near, 
The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  here: 
Life  and  salvation  He  doth  bring. 
Wherefore  rejoice  and  gladly  sing: 
We  praise  Thee,  Father,  now, 
Creator  wise  art  Thou! 

2.  The  Lord  is  just,  a  Helper  tried, 
Mercy  is  ever  at  his  side; 

His  kingly  crown  in  holiness. 
His  sceptre,  pity  in  distress. 


10  ADVENT  AND  CHHIST:NrA3. 

Tlie  end  of  all  our  woe  He  brings; 
Wherefore  the  earth  is  glad  and  sings: 
We  praise  Thee,  Saviour,  now, 
Mighty  in  deed  art  Thou! 

3.  0  blest  the  land,  the  city  blest, 
^Mlere  Christ  the  Ruler  is  confessed! 
0  happy  hearts  and  happy  homes, 

To  whom  this  King  in  triumph  comes! 
The  cloudless  Sun  of  joy  He  is, 
Who  bringeth  pure  delight  and  bliss: 
0  Comforter  Divine, 
What  boundless  grace  is  Thine! 

4.  Fling  wide  the  portals  of  your  heart; 
Make  it  a  temple,  set  apart 

From  earthly  use  for  heaven's  employ. 
Adorned  with  prayer,  and  love,  and  joy; 
So  shall  your  Sovereign  enter  in, 
And  new  and  nobler  life  begin: 
To  Thee,  0  God,  be  praise. 
For  word,  and  deed,  and  grace! 

5.  Redeemer,  come!  I  open  w^ide 

My  heart  to  Thee;  here.  Lord,  abide! 
T.et  me  Thy  inner  presence  feel. 
Thy  o-race  and  love  in  me  reveal, 


advf:nt  and  chrlstma?.  11 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  guide  us  on, 
Until  our  glorious  goal  be  won! 
Eternal  praise  and  fauie 
We  offer  to  thy  name. 


G.  "Yeissel. 


11. 

1.  HAIL  to  the  Lord^s  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun! 

He  comes  to  break  oppression, 
To  set  the  captive  free, 
To  take  away  transgression. 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2.  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 
To  those  who  suff'ers  wrong; 
To  help  the  poor  and  needy, 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong; 
To  give  them  songs  for  sighing. 
Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dyh^g. 
Were  precious  in  His  si2;ht. 

3.  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 
Ux^on  the  fruitful  eai'th; 


12  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 
Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  him,  on  the  mountains, 
Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 
From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4.  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 
And  daily  vows  ascend; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 
A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 
His  covenant  remove; 
His  name  shall  stand  forever, 
That  name  to  us  is  love. 

J.  Montgomery. 

12 

1.  0  LORD,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee, 
How  welcome  Thee  aright? 
All  nations  long  to  greet  Thee, 
My  hope,  my  heart's  delightl 
0  kindle.  Lord  most  holy. 
Thy  lamp  within  my  breast, 
To  do  in  spirit  lowly 
All  that  may  please  Thee  best. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  13 

2.  Thy  Zion  strews  before  Thee 
Green  branches  and  fair  pahns, 
And  I,  too,  ^yill  adore  Thee, 
With  sweetest  songs  and  psalms. 
My  soul  puts  off  her  sadness, 
Thy  glories  to  proclaim; 

With  all  her  strength  and  gladness 
She  fain  would  serve  Thy  Name. 

3.  What  hast  Thou  e'er  neglected 
For  my  good  here  below? 
When  heart  and  soul  dejected 
Were  sunk  in  darkest  woe. 

In  deepest  degradation, 
Devoid  of  joy  and  peacs: 
Then  Thou,  my  soul's  salvation, 
Didst  come  to  bring  release. 

4.  I  lay  in  fetters  groaning, 
Thou  comest  to  set  me  free. 

I  stood,  my  shame  bemoaning, 
Thou  comest  to  honor  me. 
A  glory  Thou  dost  give  me, 
A  treasure  safe  on  high. 
That  wdll  not  fail,  nor  leave  mo. 
As  earthly  riches  fly. 


14  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

6.  Nought,  nought,  dear  Lord  could  move  Thee 
To  leave  Thy  heavenly  place, 
Save  love,  for  which  I  love  Thee; 
A  love  that  could  embrace 
A  world  where  sorrow  dwelleth, 
Which  sill  and  suffering  fill, 
More  than  the  tongue  e'er  telleth; 
Yet  Thou  couldst  love  it  still  1 

6.  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 
Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 
And  tremble  at  your  doom; 
Despair  not,  He  is  near  you, 
Yea  standeth  at  the  door. 

Who  best  can  help  and  cheer  you, 
And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 

7.  No  care,  nor  effort  either 
Is  needed  day  and  night. 
How  ye  may  draw  Him  hither 
In  your  own  strength  and  might. 
He  comes,  He  comes  with  gladness, 
By  pity  moved  alone. 

To  soothe  all  pain  and  sadness 
That  unto  Him  is  known. 


ADVENT  AND  C[IKIST3IAS.  15 

Xor  need  ye  tremble  over 
The  guilt  that  gives  distress; 
No!  Jesus  all  will  cover 
With  grace  and  righteousness. 
He  comes  to  heal  the  spirit 
That  mourneth,  sin-oppressed, 
He  comes,  that  we  inherit 
Eternal  joy  and  rest. 

Why  should  the  wicked  move  you? 
Why  heed  their  craft  and  spite? 
The  Saviour  who  doth  love  you 
Will  scatter  all  their  might. 
He  comes  a  conqueror  glorious 
O'erall  His  earthly  foes; 
In  vain  His  course  victorious 
They  struggle  to  oppose. 

He  comes  to  judge  the  nations, 
A  terror  to  His  foes, 
A  light  of  consolations 
And  blessed  hope  to  those 
Who  love  the  Lord's  appearing: 
0  glorious  Sun,  now  come, 
vSend  forth  Thy  beams  so  cheering, 
And  guide  us  safely  home! 

p.  Gerhardt. 


16  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS 

13 

1.  LET  us  all  with  gladsome  voico 
Praise  the  God  of  heaven. 
Who  to  bid  our  hearts  rejoice 
His  own  Son  hath  given. 

2.  Down  to  this  sad  earth  He  comes, 
Here  to  serve  us  deigning. 

That  with  Him  in  yon  fair  homes 
We  may  once  be  reigning. 

3.  We  are  rich,  for  He  was  i)oor, 
Gaze  upon  this  wonder! 

Let  us  praise  God  evermore, 
Here  on  earth  and  yonder. 

4.  Look  on  all  who  sorrow  here, 
Lord,  in  pity  bending, 

Grant  us  now  a  glad  New  Year, 
And  a  blessed  ending. 

U.  Langlianiia. 

14 

1.  FROM  heaven  above  to  earth  I  come 
To  bear  good  news  to  every  home; 
Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring, 
Whereof  I  now  will  sav  and  sing: 


ADVENT  AND  CHK1ST.MA-.  17 

2.  To  you  this  night  is  born  a  chilc^ 
Of  Mary,  chosen  virgin  mild; 
This  little  child  of  lowly  oirth 
Shall  be  the  joy  of  all  the  earth. 

3.  This  is  the  Christ  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  will  aid  afford; 

He  will  Himself  your  Saviour  be, 
From  all  your  sins  to  set  you  free. 

4.  To  you  the  bkssedness  He  bears, 
Which  God  the  Father's  love  prepares, 
That  in  His  heavenly  Kingdom  blest, 
You  may  with  us  forever  rest. 

0.  These  are  the  tokens  ye  shall  luark: 
The  swaddling  clothes  and  manger  dark; 
There  shall  ye  find  the  infant  laid, 
By  whom  the  heavens  and  earth  were  made. 

6.  Then  let  us  all  with  gladsome  cheer 
Follow  the  shepherds,  and  draw  near 
To  see  this  wondrous  gift  of  God, 
Who  hath  His  only  Son  bestowed. 

7.  Give  heed,  my  heart,  lift  up  thine  eyes! 
Who  is  it  in  yon  manger  lies! 


18  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

Who  is  this  child  so  young  and  fair! 
Dear  little  Jesus  lieth  there. 

8.  Welcome  to  earth,  Thou  noble  Guest, 
Through  whom  the  sinful  world  is  blest! 
In  my  distress  Thou  comest  to  me; 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee! 

9.  Ah  Lord,  who  hast  created  all, 

How  hast  Thou  made  Thee  weak  and  small, 
That  Thou  must  lie  on  coarse  dry  grass. 
The  food  of  humble  ox  and  ass! 

10.  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair, 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare, 
She  yet  were  far  too  poor  to  be 

A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

11.  For  velvets  soft  and  silken  stuff' 
Thou  hast  but  hay  and  straw  so  rough, 
Whereon  Thou,  King,  so  rich  and  great, 
As't  were  thy  heaven,  art  throned  in  state. 

12.  And  thus,  dear  Lord,  it  pleaseth  Thee 
To  make  this  truth  quite  plain  to  me, 
That  all  the  world's  wealth,  honor,  might 
Are  nought  and  worthless  in  Thy  sight. 


ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS.  19 

1.3.    0,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
•    Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

14.  My  heart  for  very  joy  doth  leap. 
My  lips  no  more  can  silence  keep; 
I  too  must  raise  with  joyful  tongue 
That  sweetest  ancient  cradle-song: 

15.  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
Who  unto  man  His  Son  hath  given! 
For  this  His  hosts,  on  joyful  wing, 
A  blest  New  Year  of  mercy  sing. 

M.  Luther. 

15 

1.  COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing: 
Come,  se.in  the  manger  the  angels'  dread  king! 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord; 

0  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

2.  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the 

skies, 
To  be  born  of  a  virgin  He  does  not  despise: 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord: 
0  come  ye.  cnne  hither,  to  worshij^  the  Lord! 


20  ADVENT  AND  CHRISTMAS. 

3.  Hark^  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
•'To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given!" 
To  Bethlehem  hasten  with  joyful  accord; 

0  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord! 

4.  To  Thee,  then,  o  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth, 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word! 
0  come,  let  us  hasten  to  worship  the  Lord! 

E.  Caswall.    (Adeste  tiddes;. 


III.   >re>v  Yoa,i% 


16 

1.  0  LORD  God  Father,  thanks  to  Tlice 
In  this  New  Year  we  render, 

For  from  all  dangers  graciously 
Thou  hast  been  our  defender. 
In  all  the  year  which  now  hath  fled, 
Hast  giv'n  us  life  and  daily  bread, 
And  peace  to  this  our  country. 

2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  thanks  to  Theo 
In  this  New  Year  we  render. 

For  Thou  Thy  people's  king  wilt  be, 


NKW  Yl.AH.  21 

Their  guardian  and  defender: 

Thou  hast  redeemed  them  with  Thy  blood, 

Thou  art  their  only  trust,  0  God. 

In  life  and  death,  forever. 

Lord  Holy  Ghost,  our  thanks  to  Thee 
In  this  New  Year  we  render, 
For  to  Th\'  grace  we  owe  that  we 
Enjoy  Thy  word's  bright  splendor: 
Thus  Thou  hast  given  from  above 
Into  our  hearts  true  faith  and  love 
And  other  Christian  virtues. 

0  faithful  Lord,  our  God  we  pray. 

Grant  us  henceforth  Thy  favor. 

Take  graciously  our  sins  away, 

And  cover  them  forever; 

Give  us  a  happy,  blest  New  Year, 

And  when  the  hour  of  death  draw-  near, 

A  blest  departure.     Amen. 

17 

NOW  let  us  raise  our  voices 

In  prayer,  and  let  rejoice  us 

In  God,  who  strenght  fi'om  heaven 

Unto  our  life  hath  oriven. 


22  NEW  YEAR. 

2.  The  stream  of  years  is  flowing, 
And  we  are  onward  going, 
From  old  to  new  surviving, 
And  by  His  mercy  thriving. 

3.  In  woe  we  often  languish, 

And  pass  through  times  of  anguish, 
When  fearful  war  aboundeth 
And  dread  this  earth  surroundeth. 

4.  A  faithful  mother  keepeth 
Watch  while  her  infant  sleepeth, 
And  all  its  grief  assuageth. 
When  angry  tempest  rageth: 

5.  Thus  God  His  children  shieldeth 
And  full  protection  yieldeth; 
When  need  and  woe  distress  them, 
His  loving  arms  caress  them. 

6.  In  vain  is  all  our  doing. 
The  labor  we're  pursuing 

In  our  hands  prospers  never, 
Unless  God  watcheth  ever. 

7.  We  praise  Thy  mercies  gaily, 
Which  Thou  renewest  daily, 
To  Thee,  our  strong  defender 
From  Q:rief,  onr  thanks  we  render. 


NEW  YEAR.  23 


8.  0  God  of  mercy,  hear  us; 
Our  Father,  be  Thou  near  us; 
'Mid  crosses  and  in  sadness 

Be  Thou  our  fount  of  gladness. 

9.  To  all  that  bow  before  Thee 
And  for  Thy  grace  implore  Thee, 
Do  grant  Thy  benediction, 

And  patience  in  affliction. 

10.  V/ith  richest  blessings  crown  us, 
In  all  our  ways,  Lord,  own  us; 
Give  grace,  who  grace  bestowest, 
To  all,  e'en  to  the  lowest. 

11.  Of  all  forlorn  be  father. 
Again  the  strayed  sheep  gather, 
And  of  the  poor  and  needy 

Be  Thou  the  succor  speedy. 

12.  Grant  help  to  all  afflicted, 
And  to  all  souls  dejected, 
By  melancholy  haunted, 

May  cheerful  thoughts  be  grante  1. 

13.  All  earthly  gifts  excelling. 
Thy  Holy  Ghost  indwelling 
Give  us,  to  make  us  glorious 
And  lead  to  Thee  victorious. 


24  NKW   VKAR. 

15.    All  this  Thy  hand  bestoweth, 

ThoUj  Life,  whence  our  life  flowetli; 

To  ine  and  all  believers 

Grant,  Lord,  these  New-Year's  favors. 

P.  Gerhardt. 

18 

1.  GREAT  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand: 

The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows; 
Let  mercy  crown  it,  till  it  close. 

2.  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 

8.  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own; 
Tlie  future,  all  to  us  unknown, 
We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  before  Thy  feet. 

4.  In  scenes  exalted  or  depressed. 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  througli  all  our  changing  days. 


kj:w  year.  25 

4.  When  death  shall  inteiTupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues; 
Our  Helper  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Doddrido^e. 


IV.  'X'lie  I*a.ssioii. 


19 

1.  0  LAMB  of  God,  most  blameless, 
Who  on  the  cross  didst  languish; 
Though  mocked  by  hatred  shameless, 
E'er  patient  in  Thine  anguish: 
Thou  barest  our  transgression. 

That  we  may  gain  salvation; 
Have  mercy  on  us,  0  Jesus! 

2.  0  Lamb  of  God,  etc.,  etc. 
Have  mercy  on  us,  0  Jesus! 

3.  0  Lamb  of  God,  etc.,  etc. 
Grant  us  Thy  blessing,  0  Jesus! 


Dcciii«. 


20 

1.  OVER  Cedron  Jesus  treadeth 
To  his  passion  for  us  all; 
Everv  human  eve  be  weepinii. 


2(3  '      THE  PASSION. 

Tears  of  blood  for  Him  let  fall! 
Round  His  spirit  flock  the  foes, 
Place  their  shafts  and  bend  their  bows, 
Aiming  at  the  Saviour  solely. 
While  the  world  forsakes  Him  wholly. 

2.  David  once,  with  heart  afliicted, 
Crossed  the  Cedron's  narrow  strand, 
Clouds  of  gloom  and  grief  around  him. 
When  an  exile  from  his  land. 

But,  0  Jesus!  blacker  now 
Rends  the  cloud  above  Thy  brow, 
Hasting  to  death's  dreary  portals 
For  the  shame  and  sin  of  mortals. 

3.  See!  how,  anguish-struck.  He  falleth 
Prostrate,  and  with  struggling  breath 
Three  times  on  His  God  He  calleth, 
Praying  that  the  bitter  death 

And  the  cup  of  doom  may  go. 
Till,  replacing  inward  woe, 
Angel-comforts  round  Him  gather^— 
^'Not  My  will,  but  Thine,  0  Father!"' 

4.  See!  how  in  that  hour  of  darkness, 
Battling  with  the  evil  powder, 
Aconios  untold  assail  Him, 


THE  PASSION.  27 

On'^His  soul  the  arrows  shower; 
All  the  garden-flowers  are  wet 
With  the  drops  of  bloody  sweat, 
From  His  anguished  frame  distilling — 
World's  redemption  thus  fulfilling. 

5.  But,  0  flowers,  so  sadly  watered 
By  this  pure  and  precious  dew, 

In  some  blessed  hour  your  blossoms 
'Neath  the  olive-shadows  grew! 
Paradise's  gardens  bear 
Naught  that  can  with  you  compare, 
For  the  blood  thus  sprinkled  o'er  ye 
Makes  my  soul  the  heir  of  glory. 

6.  When  as  flowers  themselves  I  wither, 
When  I  droop  and  fade  like  grass. 
When  the  life-streams  through  my  pulses 
Dull  and  ever  duller  pass, 

When  at  last  they  cease  to  roll, 
Then  to  cheer  my  sinking  soul, 
Grace  of  Jesus,  be  Thou  given — 
Source  of  triumph!  Pledge  of  heaven! 

Kingo. 

21 

1.  0  BLEEDING  head,  and  wounded, 
And  full  of  pain  and  scorn. 
In  mockery  surrounded 


28  thp:  passion. 

With  cruel  crown  of  thorn! 

0  Head!  once  crowned  with  glorj 

And  heavenly  majesty, 

But  now  abused  and  gory, 

Yet  here  I  welcome  Thee! 

2.  0  face  of  noble  features. 
Before  which  worlds  did  bow 
Once  dreaded  by  all  creatures, 
Men  spit  upon  Thee  now! 
Whence  is  this  deathlike  whiteness? 
Whose  ruthless  hand  has  quelled 
Thine  eyes'  celestial  brightness, 
Which  earthly  lights  excelled? 

8.  Thy  cheeks'  bright  hue  is  vanished 
Thy  rosy  lips'  sweet  breath 
Has  fled  now;  all  has  banished 
The  strong  hand  of  pale  Death, 
Who  has  with  cruel  rigor 
BereftTheeof  Thy  life; 
Thus  Thou  hast  lost  Thy  vigor 
And  strength  in  this  sad  strife. 

4.  My  burden,  dearest  Saviour, 
Hast  thus  Thou  borne  for  me, 
My  sinful  misbeliaviour 


THE  PASSION.  29 

Has  caused  Thine  agony. 
Lol  I  am  the  transgressor 
Whom  curse  and  wrath  behoove: 
Grant  me,  my  intercessor, 
A  single  glance  of  love! 

6.  My  Guardian,  do  receive  me? 
My  Shepherd,  own  me  Thine! 
What  blessings  didst  Thou  give  me, 
0  Source  of  gifts  divine! 
How  oft  Thy  mouth  has  fed  me 
W^ith  milk  and  sweetest  food! 
How  oft  Thy  Spirit  led  me 
To  stores  of  heavenly  good! 

6.  Near  Thee  1*11  stand  forever. 
Oh,  do  not  drive  me  back! 
Lord,  I  will  leave  Thee  never; 
Yea,  when  Thy  heart  doth  break, 
And  when  Thy  head  doth  languish 
In  death's  last  fatal  grasp, 

Then  in  Thy  deepest  anguish, 
Thee  in  mine  arms  I'll  clasp. 

7.  It  fils  my  heart  with  gladness. 
Gives  joy  unto  my  mind, 
When  in  Thy  pain  and  sadness, 
Mv  Saviour,  me  T  find. 


30  THE  PASSION. 

Ah  well  for  me,  if  lying 
Here  at  Thy  feet,  my  Life, 
I  too  with  Thee  were  dying, 
And  thus  might  end  my  strifel 

8.  My  heart  its  thanks  is  off  ring 
To  Thee,  0  dearest  friend, 

For  by  Thy  death  and  sufFring 
My  good  Thou  didst  intend. 
Ah!  grant  that  I  may  ever 
Be  true  to  Thee  in  faith; 
When  soul  and  body  sever. 
In  Thee  may  be  my  death. 

9.  0  Lord,  do  Thou  not  leave  me, 
When  I  this  world  must  leave. 
But  Thy  support  do  give  me. 
When  my  last  sigh  I  heave; 
When  soul  and  body  languish 
In  death's  last  agony. 

Then  take  away  mine  anguish 
By  Thine  on  Calvary. 

10.  Be  Thou  my  consolation 

And  shield,  when  I  must  die, 
Let  me  behold  Thy  passion, 
When  my  last  hour  draws  nigh; 


THE  PA5SI  'X. 

My  dim  eyes  then  shall  see  Thee, 
Upon  Thy  cross  shall  dwell. 
My  heart  by  faith  enfold  Thee; 
Who  dieth  thus,  dies  well! 

Beruluird  of  Chairvaux.     P.  Gerhardt. 

22 

1.  LORD,  Thy  death  and  passion  give 
Strength  and  comfort  at  my  need. 
Every  hour  while  here  I  live, 

On  Thy  love  my  soul  shall  feed. 
Doth  some  evil  thought  upstart? 
Lo,  Thy  cross  defends  my  heart, 
Shows  the  peril,  and  I  shrink 
Back  from  loitering  on  the  brink. 

2.  Doth  my  carnal  nature  yearn 
After  wanton  joys  ?  again 
Quickly  to  Thy  cross  I  turn, 
And  her  voice  is  heard  in  vain. 
Cometh  strong  temptation's  hour. 
When  my  foe  puts  forth  his  power  ? 
Sheltered  by  this  holy  shield, 
Soon  I  drive  him  fi'om  the  field. 

3.  Would  the  world  my  steps  entice 
To  yon  wide  and  level  road. 
Filled  with  mirth,  alluringf  vice? 


32  THE  PASSION. 

Lord,  I  think  upon  the  load 
Thou  didst  once  for  nie  endure, 
And  I  flee  all  thoughts  impure; 
Thinking  on  Thy  bitter  pains. 
Hushed  in  prayer  my  heart  remains. 

4.  Yes  Thy  cross  hath  power  to  heal 
All  the  wounds  of  sin  and  strife. 
Lost  in  Thee  my  heart  doth  feel 
Sudden  warmth  and  nobler  life. 
In  my  saddest,  darkest  grief 

Let  Thy  sweetness  bring  relief, 
Thou  who  camest  but  to  save. 
Thou  who  fearest  not  to  grave! 

5.  Lord,  in  Thee  I  place  my  trust, 
Thou  art  my  defence  and  tower  ; 
Death  Thou  treadest  in  the  dust. 
O'er  my  soul  he  hath  no  power; 
That  I  may  have  part  in  Thee, 
Help  and  save  and  comfort  me. 
Give  me  of  Thy  grace  and  miglit, 
Resurrection,  life,  and  light. 

G.  Fount  of  good,  within  me  dwell. 
For  the  peace  Thy  presence  sheds. 
Keeps  us  safe  in  conflict  fell, 


Till-:  PASSION. 

Charms  tlic  ]\aiii  from  dying  beds. 
Hide  me  safe  within  Thine  arm, 
Where  no  foe  can  huil  or  harm; 
Whoso,  Lord,  in  Thee  doth  rest, 
He  hath  conquered,  he  is  blest. 

J.  Heermann. 

23 

1.  ALAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I? 

2.  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  doi^.e, 
He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

8.  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin! 

4.  ']'hus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
Wliile  His  dear  cross  appears; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness. 
And  melt  mv  eves  in  tears. 


34  THK  PASSION. 

5.  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away : 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Watts. 

24 

1.  WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss. 
And  poor  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2.  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Clirist  my  God; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 

3.  See,  from  His  head,  His  hands,  His  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 

Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

4.  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  tribute  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

Wntts. 


9 


THf,   PASSION.  35 

25 

TTAIL,  Thou  once  despired  Jesus! 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us, 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor; 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  name. 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed 
All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid; 
By  almighty  Love  anointed, 
Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven 
Through  the  virtue  of  Th}'  blood ; 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven; 
Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide! 

All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side: 

There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare. 

Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 


36  THE  PASSION. 

4.  Worship,  honor,  power,  and  blessing. 
Thou  art  wortli}^  to  receive; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright,  angelic  spirits, 
Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays. 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits. 
Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  ^jraise. 

Bakcwoll. 

26 

1.  0  DARKEST  Woe! 
Ye  tears,  forth  flow  ! 

Has  earth  so  sad  a  wonder. 
That  the  Father's  only  Son 
Now  lies  hurried  yonder! 

2.  0  Sorrow  dread! 
Our  God  is  dead! 

But  his  great  compassion 
By  his  death  upon  tlie  cross 
Gained  for  us  salvation. 

3.  0  son  of  man! 
It  was  the  ban 

Of  death  on  thee  that  brought  Him 

Down  to  suffer  for  thy  sins, 

And  sucli  woe  hath  wrouc^ht  Him. 


Till-:   PASSION. 

4.  See.  stained  with  blood 
The  Lamb  of  God, 

Thy  bridegroom,  lies  before  thee. 
Pouring  out  His  life  that  He 
May  to  life  restore  thee. 

5.  0  Ground  of  faith, 
Laid  low  in  death! 

Sweet  lips  now  silent  sleepinirl 
Surely,  all  that  live  must  mourn 
Here  with  bitter  weeping. 

6.  0  Virgin -horn, 

Thy  death  we  mourn, 
Thou  lovely  Star  of  gladness. 
Who  could  see  Thy  reeking  blood 
Void  of  grief  and  sadness  ? 

7.  Yea,  blest  shall  be 
Forever  be. 

Who  ponders  well  this  story, 
That  into  a  tomb  was  laid 
He,  the  Lord  of  Glor\^ 

8.  0  Jesus  blest! 

My  Help  and  Rest! 


38  THE  PASSION. 

With  tears,  Lord,  I  entreat  Thee: 
Let  me  love  Thee  to  the  last, 
Till  in  heaven  I  greet  Thee! 

27 

JESUS,  0  my  King  and  Saviour, 
Write  Thy  name  within  my  heart, 
So  that  world  and  sin  may  never 
Blot  it  out  with  heUish  art. 
This  inscription  let  it  be: 
Jesus  Christ,  on  Calvary 
Crucified,  my  adoration 
E'er  shall  be  and  my  salvation. 


V.  Eastei', 


Riit. 


Klu^ro. 


28 
IN  Death's  strong  grasp  the  Saviour  lay, 
For  our  oflences  given; 
But  now  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day 
And  brings  us  life  from  heaven; 
Therefore  let  us  all  rejoice, 
And  praise  our  God  with  cheerful  voice. 
And  sing  loud  Hallelujahs. 

Hallelujah! 


EASTER.  39 

2.  No  son  of  man  could  conquer  death, 
Such  mischief  sin  had  wrought  u^. 
For  innocence  dwelt  not  on  earth. 
And  therefore  death  had  brought  ui 
Into  bondage  from  of  old. 

And  ever  grew  more  strong  and  bold, 
Aud  kept  us  in  his  prison. 

Hallelujah! 

3.  But  Jesus  Christ,  God's  only  Son. 
Hath  come  to  conquer  for  us. 
Hath  put  away  our  sins,  and  won 
Death's  power  and  title  o'er  us. 
But  the  form  of  death  is  left, 
For  his  sting  he  is  bereft, 

His  power  is  lost  forever. 

Hallelujah 

4.  It  was  a  strange  and  wondrous  fray, 
When  life  and  death  contended; 
The  Lord  of  life  hath  won  the  day. 
The  reign  of  death  is  ended; 

Yea,  'tis  as  the  Scripture  saith, 

That  Christ  in  dying  conquered  death. 

So  that  we  now  may  scorn  him. 

Hallelujah! 


40  easie:;. 

o.  The  real  Paschal  Lamb  is  Pie, 
Whom  God  the  Father  gave  us, 
Who  died  on  the  accursed  tree, 
0  wondrous  love  I  to  save  us. 
See!  His  blood  doth  mark  our  door, 
Faith  points  to  it,  death  passes  ox-r, 
The  murderer  cannot  harm  us.  , 

Hallelujah 

G.  Tlien  let  us  keep  the  festiv  il 
Wliereto  the  Lord  invites  us; 
Christ  is  himself  the  joy  of  aH, 
The  Sun  that  warms  and  lights  uc-; 
By  His  grace  He  doth  impart 
Eternal  sunshine  to  the  heart; 
The  night  of  sin  is  ended. 

Hallelujah! 

7.  Thus  let  us  feast  this  Easter-day 
On  Christ,  the  Bread  of  heaven : 
The  word  of  grace  hath  done  a  vay 
The  old  and  evil  leaven; 
Christ  Himself  our  souls  will  fe.^d. 
He  is  our  meat  and  drink  indee  ! : 
Faith  lives  upon  no  other. 

Hallelujali! 

Luth<  r 


EASTKU.  41 


29 

1.  AWAKE,  my  heart,  with  ghi(h\ess, 
See  what  to-day  is  done! 

How  after  gloom  and  sadness 
Comes  forth  the  glorious  Sui'I 
My  Saviour  there  was  laid, 
Where  our  bed  must  be  made, 
When  to  the  realms  of  light 
Our  spirit  winojs  its  flight. 

2.  They  in  the  grave  did  sink  Him, 
The  foe  held  jubilee; 

Before  he  can  bethink  him, 
Lo!  Christ  again  is  free. 
And  Victory!  He  cries; 
He  waveth  tow'rds  the  skies 
His  banner,  for  the  field 
Is  by  the  Hero  held. 

3.  Upon  the  grave  is  standing 
The  Hero,  looking  round; 
The  foe,  no  more  withstanding, 
His  weapons  on  the  ground 
Throws  down,  his  hellish  power 
To  Christ  he  must  give  o'er. 
And  to  the  Victor's  bands 
Must  yield  his  feet  and  hands 


42  EA^TEK. 

4.  This  is  a  sight  that  gladdens 
And  fills  my  heart  with  glee; 
Now  naught  whatever  saddens 
My  soul,  nor  takes  from  me 
My  happy,  cheerful  mood, 

Or  any  precious  good 
Which  by  His  victory 
Christ  Jesus  gained  for  me. 

5.  I  fear  nor  hell  nor  devil, 
They  of  their  power  are  shorn, 
I'm  ever  free  from  evil. 

And  sin  I  laugh  to  scorn. 
Grim  death  with  all  its  might 
Cannot  my  soul  affright, 
It  is  an  empty  form, 
How  e'er  it  rage  and  storm. 

G.  The  world  against  me  rageth, 
Its  fury  I  disdain; 
The  war  whiche'er  it  wageth 
Against  me,  is  in  vain. 
No  trouble  troubles  me. 
My  heart  from  care  is  free. 
For  in  the  darkest  night 
I  see  the  brightest  light. 


EASTEK.  4o 

7.  I  cleave  now  and  forever 
To  Christ,  a  member  true, 
My  Head  will  leave  me  never, 
Whate'er  He  passeth  through; 
He  treads  the  world  beneath 
His  feet,  and  conquers  death 
And  hell,  and  breaks  sin's  thrall; 
I  follow  him  through  all. 

8.  To  glory  He  ascendeth, 
I  follow  Him  fore'er, 

For  He,  my  Head,  defendeth 
His  member  from  all  care; 
Xo  enemy  I  fear. 
While  He,  my  Head,  is  near; 
My  Saviour  is  my  shield, 
By  Him  all  rage  is  stilled. 

9.  He  to  the  gates  me  leadeth 
Of  yon  fair  realms  of  light. 
Whereon  the  pilgrim  readeth 
In  golden  letters  bright : 

^'Who  there  are  scorned  with  me, 
With  me  here  crowned  shall  be: 
Who  there  with  me  shall  die. 
Shall  here  be  raised  as  I!" 

P.  Gerhnalt. 


44  EASTEU. 

30 

1.  JESUS  Christ,  my  sure  Defence 
And  my  Saviour,  ever  liveth; 
Knowing  this,  my  confidence 
Rests  upon  the  hope  it  giveth. 
Though  the  night  of  death  be  fraught 
Still  with  many  an  anxious  thought. 

2.  Jesus,  my  Redeemer,  lives: 
I,  too,  unto  life  must  waken; 
Endless  joys  my  Saviour  gives; 
Shall  my  courage  then  be  shaken? 
Shall  I  fear?  Or  could  the  Head 
Rise  and  leave  His  members  dead  ? 

3.  Nay,  too  closely  am  I  bound 
Unto  Him  by  hope  for  ever; 

Faith's  strong  hand  the  Rock  hath  found, 
Grasped  it,  and  will  leave  it  never; 
Not  the  ban  of  death  can  part 
From  its  Lord  the  trusting  heart. 

4.  I  am  only  flesh  and  blood, 
And  on  this  corruption  seizeth, 
But  I  know,  my  Lord  and  God 
From  the  grave  my  body  raiseth, 
That  with  him  eternally 

In  His  glory  I  may  be. 


EASTEll.  ^jtO 

5.  Glorified  I  shall  again 

Be  with  this  my  skin  enshroudeel, 
In  my  body  I  shall  then 
See  the  Lord  with  eyes  unclouded, 
I  in  this  my  flesh  shall  see 
Jesus  Christ  eternally, 

6.  I  shall  see  Him  with  these  eyes, 

And  shall  know  my  Lord  and  Saviour, 
Not  another  shall  I  rise, 
I  shall  see  and  love  Him  ever; 
Only  there  shall  disappear 
Weakness  in  and  round  me  here. 

7.  What  here  sickens,  mourns,  and  sighs, 
Christ  with  Him  in  glory  bringeth ; 
Earthly  is  the  seed,  and  dies. 
Heavenly  from  the  grave  it  springeth ; 
Natural  is  the  death  we  die. 
Spiritual,  our  life  on  High. 

8.  Then  take  comfort,  nay,  rejoice, 

For  His  members  Christ  will  cherish; 
Fear  not,  they  will  know  His  voice. 
Though  awhile  they  seem  to  perish, 
When  the  final  trump  is  heard, 
And  the  deaf,  cold  grave  is  stirred. 


46  PIASTER. 

9.  Laugh  to  scorn  the  gloomy  grave, 
And  at  death  no  longer  tremble. 
For  the  Lord  who  comes  to  save, 
Round  Him  shall  His  saints  assemble, 
Raising  them  o'er  all  their  foes, 
Mortal  weakness,  fear,  and  woes. 

10.    Only  draw  away  your  heart 

Now  from  pleasures  base  and  hollow; 
Would  ye  there  with  Christ  have  part, 
Here  His  footsteps  ye  must  follow; 
Fix  your  heart  beyond  the  skies. 
Whither  ye  yourselves  would  rise! 

Louisa  Henrietta  of  Brandenburg. 


31 

1.  CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumph  high; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2.  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won; 
Lo!  the  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er; 
Lol  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 


EASTER.  47 

3.  Vain  the  stone,  the  ^yatch,  the  seal; 
Christ  has  buret  the  gates  of  hell! 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise; 
Christ  has  opened  paradise. 

4.  Lives  again  our  glorious  King; 
Where,  0  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Djdng  once,  He  all  doth  save; 
Where  thy  victory,  0  grave? 

5.  SoaL'  we  now  where  Christ  has  led 
Following  our  exalted  Head; 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies! 

6.  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven! 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given: 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou! 

C.  Wesley. 

32 

1.  WHO  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom, 
All  His  raiment  stained  with  blood, 
To  the  captive  speaking  freedom, 
Bringing  and  bestowing  good; 
Glorious  in  the  garb  He  wears. 
Glorious  in  the  spoil  He  bears'!^ 


48  EASTER. 

2.  'Tis  the  Saviour,  now  victorious, 
Travelling  onward  in  His  might; 
Tis  the  Saviour;  0  how  glorious 
To  His  people  is  the  sight! 
Satan  conquered  and  the  gravel 
Jesus  now  is  strong  to  save. 

3    Why  that  blood  His  raiment  staining? 
'Tis  the  blood  of  many  slain; 
Of  His  foes  there's  none  remaining, 
None  the  contest  to  maintain. 
Fallen  they  are,  no  more  to  rigo; 
All  their  glory  prostrate  lies. 

4.  ]\Iighty  Victor!  reign  forever. 
Wear  the  crown  so  dearl}^  won; 
Never  shall  Thy  people,  never, 
Cease  to  sing  what  Thou  hast  done: 
Thou  hast  fought  Thy  people's  foes, 
Thou  hast  healed  Thy  people's  woes. 

Til.  Kelly. 

33 

1.  I  KNOW  that  my  Red  emer  lives. 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives.  He  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever-living  Head. 


KASTKH.  49 

2.  lie  lives  to  bless  me  with  His  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

3.  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  His  eye. 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint. 

4.  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears. 
He  lives  to  wipe  away  m}"  tears. 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart. 
He  lives  all  blessings  to  impart. 

•1.  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breatli, 
He  lives,  and  I  shall  conquer  death; 
He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare. 
He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 

G.  iTe  lives,  all  glor}^  to  His  name! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 

0  heavenly  joy  this  sentence  gives: 

1  know  that  njy  Redeemer  lives! 

S.  Medk-v. 


50  eaj>ti:r. 

1.  JESUS  lives,  He  bursts  the  grave, 
In  His  Godhead's  power  He  riseth: 
Now  the  surest  proof  we  have 
That  His  blood  and  death  sutRceth. 
Lightnings  flash,  earth  quaking  cleaveth, 
Graves  are  opened  — Jesus  liveth. 

2.  Pm  victorious  since  for  me, 
Jesus  bound  the  foe  to  mortals, 
Swallowed  death  in  victory, 
Opened  wide  the  heavenly  portals, 
Gave  to  me  a  freedom  glorious  — 
In  the  Lord  T  am  victorious. 

I.  N.  Brim. 


^'^J,    AssJceii?^ioii. 


;{5 

SINCE  Christ  has  gone  to  heaven,  His  home, 

I  too  that  home  one  day  shall  share, 

And  in  this  hope  I  overcome 

All  doubt,  all  anguish,  and  despair; 

For  where  the  Head  is,  well  we  know. 

The  members  He  hath  left  below 

In  time  He  surelv  2:athers  there. 


ascenskjn.  61 

2.  Since  Christ  has  reached  His  glorious  throne 
And  mighty  gifts  henceforth  are  His, 

My  heart  can  rest  in  heaven  alone, 
On  earth  my  Lord  I  ever  miss; 
I  long  to  be  with  Him  on  high, 
My  heart  and  thoughts  do  always  fly, 
Where  now  my  only  treasure  is. 

3.  From  Thy  ascension  let  such  grace. 
Dear  Lord,  be  ever  found  in  me, 

That  steadfast  faith  may  guide  my  ways 
AVith  step  unfaltering  up  to  Thee, 
And  at  Thy  voice  I  may  depart 
With  joy  to  dwell  where  Thou,  Lord,  art. 
0  Saviour,  grant  this  prayer  to  me! 

Wegelin. 

36 

1.  DRAW  us  to  Thee,  Lord  Jesus, 
And  we  will  hasten  on; 

For  strong  desire  doth  seize  us 
To  go  where  Thou  aii:  gone. 

2.  Draw^  us  to  Thee;  enlighten 
Our  hearts  to  find  Thy  w^ay. 
That  else  the  tempests  friahten, 
Or  pleasures  lure  astray. 


ASCENSION. 


"^ 


>>.  Draw  us  to  Thee,  and  teach  us 
E'en  now  that  rest  to  find, 
Where  turmoils  cannot  reach  us, 
Nor  cares  weigh  down  our  mind. 

A.  Draw  us  to  Thee;  nor  leave  us 
Till  all  our  path  is  trod, 
Then  in  Thine  arms  receive  us, 
And  bear  us  home  to  God. 

Lud .  Elizabeth, 
Countess  of  Sehwarzburg-Rudolstadt. 

37 

1 .  OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high: 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2.  There  His  triumphal  chariot  waits. 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay: 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors,  give  way! 

3.  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene: 
He  claims  these  mansions  as  His  ri;^ht; 
Receive  the  King  of  Glorv  in. 


ASCENSIOX.  53 

Who  is  the  King  of  Glory?  Who? 
The  Lord,  that  all  His  foes  o'ercaine, 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  Conqueror's  name. 


Vir.     ^Vllitslllltide. 


38 

1.  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord! 
Be  all  Thy  graces  now  outpoured 
On  Thy  believers'  soul  and  heart, 
Thy  fervent  love  to  them  impart. 
Lord,  by  the  brightness  of  Thy  light 
Thou  in  the  faith  do::t  men  unite 
Of  every  tongue  and  every  nation; 
We  therefore  sing  with  exultation: 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

2.  Thou  Holy  Light  and  Guide  divine, 
Oh  cause  the  word  of  life  to  shine, 
Teach  us  to  kiiuw  our  God  ariuht 
And  call  Him  Father  with  delight. 
From  doctrines  strange  our  souls  defend, 
That  they  on  Christ  alone  attend, 


54  WHITSUNTIDE. 

In  Him  with  living  faith  abiding, 
In  Him  with  all  their  might  confiding. 
Hallelujah!  Hallelujah  I 

3.  Thou  Holy  Fire,  sweet  Source  of  rest, 
Grant  that,  with  joy  and  hope  possessed, 
We  in  thy  service  ever  stay, 
And  trouble  drive  us  not  awa3\ 
Lord,  let  Thy  power  prepare  our  heart, 
To  our  weak  nature  strength  impart, 
That  firmly  here  we  be  contending, 
Through  death  and  life  to  Thee  ascending. 
Hallelujah  I  Hallelujah!  ^ 

M.  Luther. 

39 

1 .  WE  pray  Thee,  Lord  God  Holy  Ghost, 
Grant,  what  of  all  things  we  need  the  most. 
Living  faith,  so  that  when  life  is  ending 
From  this  vale  of  tears  we  home  be  wending. 

Kyrie  eleison! 

2.  Shine  in  our  hearts.  Thou  worthy  Light, 
Teach  us  Jesus  Christ  to  know  aright, 
That  we  cling  to  Him,  our  faithful  Saviour, 
Who  has  gained  us  heavenly  bliss  forever! 

Kyrie  eleison! 


WHITSUNTIDE.  00 

3.  0  heavenly  Love,  grant  us  Thy  grace, 
Fervent  love  let  in  our  hearts  have  place, 
So  that  truly  we  may  love  each  other. 
Live  in  constant  peace  with  every  brotlier. 

Kyrie  eleison! 

4.  Best  Comforter  in  every  need. 

Grant  that  neither  shame  nor  death  we  heed, 
That  our  heart  its  courage  never  loseth, 
When  the  old  arch-fiend  our  life  accuseth. 

Kyrie  eleison! 

M.  l.ulher. 

40 

1.0  HOLY  Spirit,  enter  in, 

Among  these  hearts  Thy  work  begin, 

Thy  temple  deign  to  make  us; 

Sun  of  the  soul,  Thou  Light  divine, 

Around  and  in  us  brightly  shine, 

To  strength  and  gladness  wake  us, 

That  we  To  Thee 

Truly  living,  To  Thee  giving 

Prayer  unceasing, 

Still  may  be  in  love  increasing. 

2.  Impressive  power,  0  Lord,  impart 
E'er  to  Thy  word,  that  in  our  heart 
As  fire  it  may  be  blazing, 


51)  WHIT.<rNTlDE. 

That  God  the  Father,  and  the  ^^on, 

And  Spirit,  Holy  Three  in  One, 

True  God  we  e'er  be  praising. 

Lord,  stay,  And  sway 

Our  souls  ever,  That  they  never 

May  forsake  Thee, 

But  by  faith  their  refuge  make  Th-e. 

3.  Thou  Fountain,  whence  ail  wisdom  tiows 
Which  God  on  pious  hearts  bestows, 
Grant  us  Thy  consolation. 

That  in  our  pure  faith's  unit}^ 

We  bear  true  witness,  Lord,  of  Thee 

For  all  the  world's  salvation. 

Hear  us,  Cheer  us 

By  Thy  teaching,  Let  our  preaching 

And  our  labors 

Praise  Thee,  Lord,  and  aid  our  neighbors. 

4.  Left  to  ourselves  we  can  but  stray: 
0  lead  us  in  the  narrow  way. 
With  wisest  counsels  guide  us; 
And  give  us  steadfastness,  tliat  we 
May  ever  faithful  prove  to  Thee, 
Whatever  woes  betide  us. 

Lord,  now  Heal  Thou 

All  hearts  broken,  Give  some  token 


WHITSUNTIDE. 

Thou  art  near  us, 

Whom  we  tru^t  to  light  and  cheer  us. 

5.  Thy  balm  of  strength.  Lord,  let  us  feci, 
That  Christian  chivalry  and  zeal 
Thus  in  us  may  be  thriving, 
That  under  Thy  protection  we 
All  adversaries  may  defy, 
While  we  on  earth  are  living. 
Descend,  Defend 

From  all  errors  And  earth's  terrors; 
Thy  protection 
Grant  us,  Lord,  in  our  atfliction. 

5.  Thou  mighty  Rock  and  Source  of  life, 
Let  Thy  dear  word,  'mid  doubt  and  sirife 
So  in  our  hearts  be  burning, 
That  we  be  faithful  unto  death 
In  Thy  pure  love  and  holy  faith, 
From  Thee  true  wisdom  learning. 
Thy  grace,  Thy  peace 
On  us  shower;  By  Thy  power 
Christ  confessing, 
Let  us  win  our  Saviour's  blessing. 

'.  0  gentle  Dtw,  from  heaven  now  fall 
With  power  upon  the  hearts  of  all, 


5b  WHITSUNTIDJ:. 

Thy  tender  love  instilling; 

That  heart  to  heart  more  closely  bound 

In  kindly  deeds  be  fruitful  found, 

The  law  of  love  fulfilling. 

0  Life,  No  strife 

Then  shall  grieve  Thee,  We  receive  Thee, 

Where  Thou  livest, 

Peace  and  love  and  joy  Thou  givest. 

8.  Grant  that  our  days,  while  life  e^hall  last. 
In  truth  and  holiness  be  passed, 
Be  Thou  our  strength  forever, 
So  that  we  henceforth  ma.y  be  free 
From  carnal  lusts  and  vanity, 
Which  us  from  Thee  would  sever. 
Keep  Thou  Pure  now 
From  offences  Heart  and  senses, 
Holy  Spirit, 
That  God's  kingdom  we  inherit. 

Sc-liiiMucr. 

41 

1.  COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


WHITSUNTIDE.  50 

2.  See  how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  earthly  toys; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

8.  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  always  live 
At  this  pjor,  dying  rate? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great? 

4.  Gome,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  Thy  quickening  powers; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 

And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

vratts. 


VIII.    Ti-inity. 


42 

1.  THOU  who  art  Three  in  Unity, 
True  God  from  all  eternity; 

The  sun  is  lading  from  our  sight: 
Let  on  us  shine  Thy  heavenly  light. 

2.  We  praise  Thee,  Lord,  at  break  of  day, 
At  night  we  also  to  Thee  pray; 

With  our  poor  song  we  worship  Theo 
Now,  ever,  and  eternally. 


GO  TRINITY. 

3.  E^er  God  the  Father  be  adored, 
And  God  the  Son,  the  only  Lord, 
And  God  the  Holy  Spmt  we 
Will  praise  to  all  eternity. 

Ambrose.    Luther, 

43 

1.  PRAISED  be  the  Lord,  my  God, 
My  Light,  my  Life  from  lieaven, 
My  Maker,  who  to  me 

Hath  soul  and  body  given. 
My  Father,  who  protects 
My  life  from  infancy, 
Who  always  hath  bestowed 
Great  gifts  of  love  on  me. 

2.  Praised  be  the  Lord,  my  God, 
My  Bliss,  my  Life  from  heaven, 
The  Father's  loved  Son, 

Who  for  mankind  was  given, 
Who  hath  atoned  for  me 
With  His  most  precious  blood, 
Who  giveth  to  my  faith 
The  greatest  heavenly  good. 

3.  Praised  be  the  Lord,  my  God, 
My  Trust,  my  Life  from  heaven, 


TRiXITY.  Gl 

The  Father's  Spirit,  whom 

The  Son  to  me  hath  given, 

He  who  revives  my  heart 

And  gives  new  strength  and  power, 

Aid,  comfort,  and  support 

In  sorrow's  gloomy  hour. 

4.  Praised  be  the  Lord,  my  God, 
He  who  forever  liveth, 

To  w^hom  the  heavenly  host 
I]'er  praise  and  honor  giveth; 
Praised  be  the  Lord,  our  God, 
In  whose  great  name  we  boast. 
The  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Holy  Ghost; 

5.  To  whom  our  praise  we  give, 
With  joy  our  offerings  bringing, 
And  with  the  angels'  hosts 
The^'Holy!  Holy!"  singing; 
He  whom  all  Christendom 
Doth  praise  most  joyfully, 
Praised  be  the  Lord,  my  God, 
To  all  eternity! 


62  TRINITY. 

44 

1.  FATHER  of  all!  whose  love  profound 
A  ransom  for  our  souls  hath  found, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  pardoning  love  extend. 

2.  Almighty  Son!  Incarnate  Word! 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  Redeemer,  Lord! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
To  us  Thy  saving  grace  extend. 

3.  Eternal  Spirit!  by  whose  breath 

The  soul  is  raised  from  sin  and  death, 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend; 
To  us  Thy  quickening  power  extend. 

4.  Jehovah!  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 
Mysterious  Godhead!  Three  in  One! 
Before  Thy  throne  we  sinners  bend: 
Grace,  pardon,  life,  to  us  extend. 

John  Cooper. 


TIEFORMATIOX. 


63 


45 

1.  A  MIGHTY  fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  shield  and  weapon; 

He  helps  us  free  from  every  nee  I 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  bitter  foe 
Means  us  deadly  woe: 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2.  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 
Soon  W'ere  our  loss  effected; 

But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One 
Whom  God  himself  elected. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this?  — 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Lord  of  Sabaoth, 
There  is  no  other  God, 
He  holds  tlie  field  for  ever. 

3.  Though  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 
All  watching  to  devour  us, 

We  tremble  not.  we  fear  no  ill, 
They  cannoi  overpower  us. 


Gl  REFORMATION. 

Thi<  world's  prince  may  still 

Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 

He  can  harm  us  none, 

He's  judged,  the  deed  is  don^, 

Oiie  little  word  o'erthro  vs  him. 

4.  The  word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
Nor  any  thank  have  for  it, 
The  Lord's  with  us  upon  the  plain 
With  His  good  gifts  an  I  Spirit; 
Take  they  then  our  life, 
Goods  fame,  child  and  wife, 
When  their  worst  is  done, 
They  yet  have  nothing  won: 
The  Kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

J.iillier. 

46 

1.  LORD,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  word, 
And  break  the  Pope's  and  Turk's  fell  sword, 
AVho  fain  would  hurl  from  off  Thy  throne 
Christ  Jesus,  Thy  beloved  Son. 

2.  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Tay  pow^r  miko  known 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  Lords  alone; 
Djfend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 

^[ay  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 


IM.l-OKMATIOX.  65 

0.  0  Holy  Gliost,  best  comtbrt  Thou, 
With  unity  Thy  church  endow. 
Support  us  in  our  final  strife. 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 

4.  Destroy  their  counsels,  Lord  our  God, 
And  smite  them  with  an  iron  rod, 
And  let  them  fall  into  the  snare 
Which  for  Thy  Christians  they  prepare; 

5.  So  that  at  last  they  may  perceive 

That,  Lord  our  God,  Thou  still  dost  live, 

And  dost  deliver  mightily 

All  those  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee. 

L  ither.    V.  -i  6c  o  by  Jonas. 

47 

1.  FEAR  not,  0  little  flock,  the  foe 
Who  madly  seeks  your  overthrow; 
Dread  not  his  rage  and  power: 

What  thoiigh  your  courage  sometimes  faints, 
His  seeming  triumph  o'er  God's  saints 
Lasts  but  a  little  hour. 

2.  Be  of  good  cheer;  your  cause  belongs 
To  Him  who  can  avenge  your  wrongs; 
Leave  it  to  Him,  our  Lord, 


GG  RKFORMATIOX. 

Though  hidden  yet  from  mortal  eves 
His  Gideon  shall  for  you  arise, 
Uphold  you  and  His  word. 

3.  As  true  as  God's  own  word  is  true. 
Not  earth  nor  hell  with  all  their  crew 
Against  us  shall  prevail. 
A  jest  and  byword  are  they  grown; 
God  is  with  us;  we  are  His  own: 
Our  victory  cannot  fail. 

Gustavus  Adolpbu8. 


X.    riie  Woi-cl  ofOoil  iiiul  tlie  Cliurcli. 


48 

1.  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide, 
For  round  us  falls  the  evening  tide; 
Nor  let  Thy  word,  that  shining  light, 
For  us  be  ever  veiled  in  night. 

2.  Lord,  in  the  last  sad  times  we  live, 
Therefore  true  stead tastness  do  give. 
That  we  Thy  word  and  sacrament 
May  pure  retain,  till  life  is  spent. 


I'HP]  WORD  OF  GOD  AXD  TKK  CHURCH.  G7 

3.  Lord  Jesus,  help!  Thy  Church  uphold. 
For  we  are  sluggish,  thoughtless,  cold; 
Indue  Thy  word  with  power  and  grace, 
And  spread  its  truth  in  every  place. 

4.  0  keep  us  in  thy  word,  wo  pray; 
The  guile  and  rage  of  Satan  stay. 
Unto  Thy  Church  give  concord,  peace, 
Zeal,  courage,  patience,  love,  and  grace. 

5.  0  God!  how  sin's  dread  works  abound; 
Throughout  the  earth  no  rest  is  found. 
And  wide  has  falsehood's  spirit  spread, 
And  error  boldly  rears  its  head. 

6.  Those  vain,  presumptuous  minds  restrain. 
That  fain  would  o'er  Thy  Christians  reign, 
And  e'er  bring  forth  some  fancies  new, 
Devised  to  change  Thy  doctrine  true. 

7-  The  cause  and  glory,  dearest  Lord, 
Are  Thine,  not  ours  —  do  Thou  affor^' 
Us  help  and  strength  and  constancy; 
We  ever  put  our  trust  in  Thee. 

8.    Thy  word  is  e'er  our  two-edged  sword, 
Thy  people's  sure  defense;  0  Lord, 


no  ^ 

i}6  THE  WO  HI)  OF  (iOO  A     D  THE  CHURCH. 

Grant  that  in  us  it  may  abide, 
So  that  we  seek  no  other  guide. 

9.  0  grant  that  in  Thy  holy  word 

We  here  may  live  and  die,  good  Lord, 
Tliat,  when  our  journey  endeth  here. 
We  enter  into  glory  there. 

JSeliiecker. 

49 

1.  CHRIST.  Tliou  the  champion  of  the    band 

who  own 
Thy    cross,   0    make   Thy     succor     quickly 

known; 
The  schemes  of  those  who  long    our    blood 

have  sought 
Bring  Thou  to  nought. 

2.  Do  Thou  Thyself  for  us  Thy  children  fight, 
Withstand  the  devil,  quell  his  rage  and  might; 
Whate'er  assails  Thy  members  left  below, 
Do  Thou  o'erthrow. 

3.  Peace,  0  fiord,  grant  us;  peace  in  church  and 

school, 
Peace  to  the  powers  who  o'er  our  country  rule, 
Peace  to  the  conscience,  peace  within  the  heart. 
Do  Thou  impait. 


THE  WORD  OK  (;oi)  AM)  THE  CHURCH..  69 

4.  So  shall  Thy  goodness  here  be  still  adored, 
Thou  Guardian  of  Thy  little  flock,  dear  Lord. 
Yea,  heaven  and  earth  through  all  eternity 
Shall  worship  Thee. 

LoewenstorD. 

50 

1.  LET  me  be  Thine  forever, 
Thou  faithful  God  and  Lord, 
May  I  forsake  Thee  never. 
Nor  wander  from  Thy  word: 
Keep  me  from  error's  mazes, 
Lord,  give  me  constancy, 
And  I  will  sing  Thy  praises 
Through  all  eternity. 

2.  Lord  Jesus,  my  salvation, 
My  Love  and  Life  divine, 
My  only  Consolation, 

To  Thee  I  all  resign; 

For  Tliou  hast  dearly  bought  mo 

With  blood  and  bitter  pain, 

Let  me,  since  Thou  hast  sought  me, 

Eternal  life  obtain. 

3.  And  Thou,  0  Holy  Spirit, 
My  Comforter  and  Guide, 
In  my  Redeemer's  merit 
Let  ever  me  confide, 


U  THE  WORD  OF  GOD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

His  holy  name  confessing. 
Help  me  when  death  draws  nigh; 
Grant  me  Thy  constant  blessing, 
And  save  me  when  I  die. 

Selnccker. 

51 

1.  0  CHRIST,  onr  true  and  only  Light, 
Enlighten  those  who  dwell  in  night; 
Let  those  afar  now  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  in  Thy  fold  with  us  rejoice. 

2.  Fill  with  the  radiance  of  Thy  grace 
The  souls  now  lost  in  error's  maze, 
And  all  whom  in  their  secret  minds 
Some  dark  delusion  hurts  and  blinds. 

o.  And  all  who  else  have  strayed  from  Thto, 
0  gently  seek!  Thy  healing  be 
To  every  wounded  conscience  given, 
And  let  them  also  share  Thy  heaven. 

4.  0  make  tlie  deaf  to  hear  Thy  word, 

And  teach  the  dumb  to  speak,  dear  Lord, 
Who  dare  not  yet  Thy  faith  avow, 
Though  secretly  they  hold  it  now. 


TtiK  WORD  OF  GOD  AND  THE  CHUHCH. 

0.  6hine  on  the  darkened  and  the  cold, 
Recall  the  wanderers  to  Thy  fold, 
Unite  all  those  who  walk  apart, 
Confirm  the  weak  and  doubting  heart. 

G.  So  shall  they  with  us  evern:ore 

Thy  grace  with  wondering  thanks  aauje, 
And  praise  unceasing  Thee  be  given 
By  all  Thy  Church  in  earth  and  heaven. 

J.  neermanu. 

52 

1.  FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 

They  call  us  to  deliver 
Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2.  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Uluw  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 
And  only  man  is  vile: 

In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 
The  ofifts  of  God  are  strown: 


72     THK  WOKl)  OF  GOD  AND  THE  CHURCH. 

The  heathen  in  liis  blindness 
Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3.  Shall  we,  whose  sonls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  0  salvation! 
The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 
Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

4.  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 
And  you,  ye  waters,  I'oll, 

Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 
It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  cur  ransomed  nature 
The  Lamb,  for  sinners  slain, 
Reedemer,  King,  Creator, 
In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


XI.    'J'lio  OiitocliisiJi. 


53 

1.  LORD  GOD,  to  us  tbre'er  secure 
The  catechism's  instruction  pure, 


Ilebcr. 


THK  CATi:^JiI<.M.  73 

By  T.utlier,  servant  Thine,  set  i'onh 
To  plant  in  youth  Thy  saving  word. 

2.  That  we  may  learn  Thy  holy  will. 
Bewail  our  sins  and  faults,  and  still 
Believe  in  Thee  and  in  Thy  son, 

enlightened  by  Thy  Spirit's  boon. 

3.  That  we  to  Thee,  our  Father,  call 
Who  canst  and  wilt  bring  help  to  all. 
That,  children  Thine  in  Baptism  ma-le, 
We  always  Christian  lives  may  lead. 

4.  That  if  we  fall,  we  rise  again, 
And  in  true  faith  confess  our  sin, 
And  comfort  by  Thy  Supper  gain. 
Grant  us  a  happy  end.     Amen. 

54. 

T.  0  MY  CHILD,  fear  God  the  Tx)rd, 
Do  not  take  in  vain  His  word. 
Holy  keep  the  Sabbath  day, 
To  thy  parents  honor  pay, 
Kill  not,  shun  adultery, 
Steal  not,  lies  and  slander  tiee, 
Keep  from  covetoiisness  tree 


74  THE  CATECHISM. 

2.  In  the  Father  I  believe, 
Who  to  all  their  being  gave, 
And  in  His  incarnate  Son, 
Who  for  man  salvation  won, 
Also  in  the  Holy  Ghost, 

In  whose  hallowing  grace  I  trust, 
who  will  raise  me  from  the  dust. 

3.  Father  dear,  who  art  in  heaven. 
To  Thy  name  e'er  praise  be  given, 
Unto  us  Thy  kingdom  come. 
Everywhere  Thy  will  be  ilono, 
Give  us  bread,  our  sins  forgive. 
Let  no  tempter  us  deceive, 
From  all  evil  us  relieve. 

4.  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Triune  God,  in  Thee  I  boast. 
Thou  with  water  and  the  word 
Didst  baptize  me,  gracious  Lor.l; 
Grant  that  I  may  faithful  be, 
That  I  ever  trust  in  Thee, 

And  be  Thine  eternally. 

5.  Dearest  Lord,  my  soul  do  feed 
With  Thy  tlesli  and  real  bread, 

\ nl  r'^fr'^-'!"!  iii^,  ^^ivi'^", r  r.i^'i'^ 


TIIK  CATECHIS>:.  75 


Willi  Thy  blood  and  real  wine. 
In  remembrance,  Lord,  of  Thur; 
Grant  forgiveness  thus  to  me. 
Unto  Thee  be  praise  for  aye! 

B   Peders  n 

55. 

1.  TH^T  MEN  a  godly  life  might  live, 
God  did  these  ten  Commandments  give 
By  His  tru  ^  servant  Moses,  high 
Upon  the  mount  of  Sinai. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

2.  I  am  thy  Lord  and  God  alone, 
No  other  god  beside  me  own: 
Put  thy  whole  confidence  in  me, 
And  love  me  in  sincerity. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

3.  By  idle  word  and  speech  profane 
Take  not  my  holy  name  in  vain; 

And  praise  not  aught  as  good  and  true, 
Save  what  thy  God  doth  say  and  do. 

Kyrie  eleifon 

4.  The  day  keep  holy  which  God  blessed. 
That  thou  and  all  thy  house  may  rest; 
Keep  hand  and  heart  from  labor-free, 
That  God  may  have  His  work  in  thee. 

Kvrie  eleis-xi. 


76  THE  CATECHISM. 

5.  Give  to  thy  parents  honor  due, 
Obedient  be,  and  loving  too. 

And  help  them  when  their  strength  decays; 
So  Shall  God  give  thee  length  of  days, 

Kyrie  eleison. 

6.  Harbor  no  hatred  nor  ill  will, 

Lest  hate  breed  anger,  and  thou  kill; 
Be  patient  and  of  gentle  mood, 
And  to  thine  enemy  do  good. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

7.  Be  faithful  to  thy  marriage  vows, 
Thy  heart  give  only  to  thy  spouse; 
Keep  pure  thy  life,  and,  lest  thou  sin. 
Use  temperance  and  discipline. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

8.  Steal  not;  all  usury  abhor, 

Nor  wring  the  life-blood  from  the  poor; 
But  open  wide  thy  loving  hand, 
To  aid  the  needy  in  the  land. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

9.  Bear  not  false  witness,  nor  belie 
Thy  neighbor  by  foul  calumny: 
Defend  his  innocence  from  blame, 
And  hide  with  charity  his  shame. 

Kyrie  eleison. 


THE  CATECHISM. 

Thy  neighbor's  house  desire  thou  not, 
His  wife,  nor  aught  that  he  has  got; 
But  wish  that  his  such  good  may  be, 
As  thine  own  heart  desires  for  thee. 

Kvrie  eleison. 


1.  God  these  commandments  gave,  therein 
To  show  thee,  child  of  man,  thy  sin, 
And  make  thee  also  well  perceive 
How  unto  God  man  ought  to  live. 

Kyrie  eleisun. 

2.  Help  us,  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  for  we 
Our  Mediator  have  in  The; 

Our  works  can  ne'er  salvation  gain, 
k      They  merit  only  endless  pain. 

Kyrie  eleison. 

Lutbcr. 

I  56 

!  1.  WE  ALL  believe  in  one  true  God, 
Maker  of  the  earth  and  heaven. 
The  Father,  who  to  us  in  love 
Hath  the  right  of  children  given. 
He  both  soul  and  body  feedeth. 
All  we  want  His  hand  provides  us; 
Through  the  snares  and  perils  leaderh, 


78  THE  CATECHISM. 

Watches  that  no  harm  betide  us; 
lie  cares  for  us  by  day  and  night, 
All  things  are  governed  by  His  might. 

2.  And  we  believe  in  God's  own  Son, 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord,  possessing 

An  equal  Godhead,  might,  and  throne, 
Source  of  every  joy  and  blessing; 
Conceived  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
Born  of  Mary,  virgin  mother; 
That  lost  man  might  life  inherit 
Made  true  man,  our  elder  brother 
Was  crucified  for  sinful  men, 
By  God  raised  up  to  life  again. 

3.  And  we  confess  the  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  sweet  grace  and  comfort  giveth, 
And  with  the  Father  and  the  Son 

In  eternal  glory  liveth; 

AVho  all  Christendom  doth  even 

Keep  in  unity  and  spirit; 

Sins  are  trul\^  here  forgiven 

Through  the  blessed  Redeemer's  merit; 

Our  flesh  will  rise  again,  and  we 

Shall  live  with  God  eternally.     Amen. 

Luther. 


TIIIC  CATECHISM.  79 

57 

OUR  FATHER  clear  in  heaven  ahove, 
Who  biddest  us  to  dwell  in  love, 
As  brethren  of  one  family, 
An<l  pray  for  all  we  need  to  Thee; 
Teach  us  to  mean  the  words  we  say. 
And  from  our  inmost  heart  to  pray. 

Thy  name  be  hallowed!  help  us.  Lord, 
To  keep  in  pui'ity  Thy  wor  1, 
And  lead,  according  to  Thy  name, 
A  holy  life,  untouched  by  blame; 
Lret  no  false  doctrines  do  us  hurt. 
All  poor  deluded  souls  convert. 

Thy  kingdom  come!  Thine  let  it  be 
In  time,  and  through  eternity! 
0  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dwelf 
With  us,  to  rule  and  guide  us  well : 
Break  Satan's  power,  his  rage  restrain. 
Despite  his  craft  Thy  church  maintain. 

Thy  will  be  done.  Lord  God,  in  love 
On  earth,  as  't  is  in  heaven  above! 
Patience  in  time  of  grief  bestow^ 
Obedience  true  in  weal  and  woe. 
Curb  flesh  and  blood,  and  every  ill 
That  jseos  itself  against  Thy  will. 


80  THE  CATECHISM. 

5.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  brea-l 
And  all  that  for  this  life  we  needl 
From  war  and  strife  be  our  defe  k.o, 
From  famine  and  from  pestilence, 
That  we  may  live  in  godly  peace, 
Free  from  all  care  and  avarice. 

G.  Lord,  all  our  trespasses  forgive, 

That  they  our  hearts  no  more  may  grieve, 
As  we  forgive  their  trespasses 
Who  unto  us  have  done  amiss; 
Let  us  delight  in  serving  Thee 
In  perfect  love  and  unity. 

7.  Into  temptation  lead  us  not! 

And  when  the  foe  doth  war  and  plot 
Against  our  souls  on  every  hand, 
Then,  armed  with  faith,  0  may  we  stau'l 
Against  him  as  a  valiant  host. 
Through  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

8.  Deliver  us  from  evil.  Lord  I 

In  these  sad  times  Thy  help  afford; 
0  save  us. from  eternal  death. 
Console  us  when  we  yield  our  breath; 
Grant  us  a  blessed  end,  and  take 
Our  souls  to  Thee  for  Jesus'  sake. 


TFIK  CATECHISM. 

9.  Amen!  that  is,  so  let  it  be! 
Increase  our  faith  continually. 
That  doubting  not  we  may  believe 
That  what  we  ask  we  shall  receive; 
Thus  at  Thy  name  and  at  Thy  word 
We  say  Amen;  0  hear  us,  Lord! 

58 

1.  BLESSED  Jesus,  here  we  stand. 
Met  to  do  as  Thou  hast  spoken. 
And  this  child,  at  Thy  comman  1, 
Xow  we  bring  to  Thee,  in  token 
That  to  Thee  it  here  is  given; 
For  of  such  shall  be  Thy  heaven. 

2.  Yea,  Thy  warning  voice  is  plain. 
And  with  solemn  awe  we  hear  it: 
^'He  who  is  not  born  again 

Of  the  water  and  the  Spirit 
In  Thy  fold  no  place  is  given, 
Can  not  enter  realm  of  heaven." 

o.  Tlierefore  hasten  we  to  Thee, 

Take  the  pledge  we  bring,  0  take  it, 
Show  Thy  glorious  mercy  free. 
And  in  tender  pity  make  it 


I.uthcr, 


82  THE  CATECHISM. 

Now  Thy  child,  and  leave  it  never, 
Thine  on  earth,  and  Thine  forever. 

4.  Wash  it,  Jesus,  in  Thy  blood 
From  its  nature's  inborn  tarnish; 
Let  it,  risen  from  this  flood, 
Have  Thy  purple  robe  its  garni^^h; 
Cover  all  its  sins  forever 

By  Thine  innocence,  0  Saviour. 

5.  Turn  the  darkness  into  light, 
Change  Th}^  wrath  to  gracious  favor; 
Heal  the  serpent's  cruel  bite 

By  this  wonder-working  laver 
Here  let  flow  the  Jordan  river, 
From  sin's  leprosy  deliver. 

6.  Head,  make  it  Thy  member  now; 
Shepherd,  take  Thy  lamb,  and  feed  it; 
Prince  of  peace,  its  peace  be  Thou; 
Way  of  life,  to  heaven  lead  it; 

Vine,  this  branch  let  nothing  sever, 
Be  it  graft  in  Thee  forever! 

7.  Now  upon  Thy  heart  it  lies, 
What  our  hearts  so  dearly  treasure; 
Heavenward  lead  our  ourdened  sighs, 
Pour  Thy  blessing  without  measure; 


THE  CATECHISM.  83 

Write  the  name  we  now  have  given, 
Write  it  in  the  book  of  heaven. 

B.  Schmolk. 

59 

1.  BAPTIZED  into  Thy  name  most  holy, 

0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

1  claim  a  place,  though  weak  and  lowly, 
Among  Thy  seed,  Thy  chosen  host; 
Buried  with  Christ,  and  dead  to  sin, 
Thy  Spirit  now  shall  live  within. 

2.  My  loving  Father,  Thou  didst  take  me 
To  be  Thy  child  and  very  heir; 

My  faithful  Saviour,  Thou  didst  make  me 
The  fruit  of  all  Thy  sorrows  share; 
Thou,  Spirit,  wilt  my  comfort  be 
When  sore  distress  encompass  me. 

o.  And  I  have  vowed  to  fear  and  love  Thee, 
And  to  obey  Thee,  Lord,  alone; 
I  felt  Thy  Holy  Spirit  move  me, 
And  freely  pledged  myself  Thine  own, 
Renouncing  sin,  to  keep  the  faith. 
And  war  with  evil  unto  death. 

4.  My  faithful  God,  Thou  failest  never, 
Thy  covenant  surely  will  abide; 


84  THE  CATECHISM. 

0  cast  me  not  away  forever, 
If  I  should  stray  from  Thee,  my  Guide; 
But  if  I  fall,  hide  not  Thy  face. 
Restore  Thy  child,  Lord,  by  Thy  grace. 

o.  Yea,  all  I  am  and  love  most  dearly, 
To  Thee  I  offer  now  the  whole; 

0  let  me  make  my  vows  sincerely, 
Take  full  possession  of  my  soul! 

Let  naught  witliin  me,  naught  I  own. 
Serve  any  will  save  Thine  alone. 

6.  Hence,  Prince  of  darkness,  hence  forever. 
For  I  belong  now  to  my  God! 

Tis  true,  I  sinned;  but  my  dear  Saviour 
Hath  cleansed  me  with  His  holy  blood. 
Away,  vain  world,  sin,  leave  me  now, 

1  turn  from  you;  God  hears  my  vow. 

7.  And  never  let  my  purpose  falter, 
0  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
But  keep  me  faithful  to  Thine  altar, 
Until  I  join  the  heavenly  host; 

So  unto  Thee  I  live  and  die, 

And  praise  Thee  evermore  on  high. 

J.  J.  K;imbach, 


Tin:  CATECHISM.  bo 

60 

1.  JESUS  Christ,  our  blessed  Saviour, 
Turned  away  God's  wrath  forever; 
Suffering  pains  no  tongue  can  tell 
He  saved  us  from  the  pains  of  hell. 

2.  In  remembrance  of  His  bloody 
Death,  He  bade  us  eat  His  body, 
Hidden  in  the  bread,  its  shrine. 
And  drink  His  blood  in  sacred  wine. 

3.  Whoso  to  this  board  repaireth, 
Take  good  heed  how  he  prepareth; 
Death  instead  of  life  will  he 
Receive  who  comes  unworthily. 

4.  Praise  the  Father  dear  in  heaven, 
Who  such  heavenly  food  hath  given, 
And  for  sins  which  thou  hast  done 
Hath  caused  to  die  His  own  dear  Son. 

5.  Thy  belief  let  not  be  shaken 
That  this  food  is  to  be  taken 
By  the  sick  who  grieve  at  sin, 
Whose  heavy  heart  is  sore  within. 

6.  To  such  grace  and  mercy  turneth 
Every  soul  that  truh^  mourneth; 


8G  THE  CATECHISM. 

Art  thou  well?  avoid  this  board, 
Lest  thou  receive  an  ill  reward. 

7.  Christ  says:  Come,  ye  heavy  laden, 
I  your  weary  hearts  will  gladden, 
A  physician  do  not  need 

Those  that  are  whole  and  strong  and  glad. 

8.  Could'st  thou  earn  thine  own  salvation, 
Useless  were  my  death  and  passion; 
Wilt  thou  thine  own  helper  be? 

This  table  is  not  spread  for  thee. 

9.  If  thou  this  believest  truly, 
And  confession  makest  duly. 
Thou  a  welcome  guest  art  here, 

This  heavenly  food  thy  soul  will  cheer. 

10.    For  thy  Saviour's  glory  labor; 

Thou  shalt  truly  love  thy  neighbor, 
Such  true  love  let  him  receive, 
As  unto  thee  Thy  God  doth  give. 

Huss   —  Luther 

61 

1.  DECK  thyself,  my  soul,  with  gladness, 
Leave  the  gloomy  haunts  of  sadness, 
Come  into  the  day -light's  splendor, 
There  with  ioy  thy  praises  render 


THE  CATPXHISM. 

Unto  Him  whose  grace  unbounded 
Hath  this  wondrous  banquet  founded; 
High  o'er  all  the  heavens  He  reigneth, 
Yet  to  dwell  with  thee  He  deigneth. 

2.  Hasten  as  a  bride  to  meet  Him, 
And  with  loving  reverence  greet  Him, 
For  with  words  of  life  immortal 
Now  He  knocketh  at  thy  portal; 
Haste  to  ope  the  gates  before  Hini, 
Saying,  while  thou  dost  adore  Him: 
"Suffer,  Lord,  that  I  receive  Thee, 
And  I  never  more  will  leave  Thee/' 

3.  He  who  precious  goods  desireth 
To  obtain,  much  gold  require th; 
But  to  give  us  every  treasure 

Of  Thy  love,  is  Thy  good  pleasure; 
For  there  is  on  earth  no  coffer 
Which  as  payment  we  might  ofiVr 
For  this  cup,  Thy  blood  containing, 
And  this  manna,  on  us  raining. 

4.  Ah,  how  hungers  all  my  spirit 
For  the  love  I  do  not  merit! 

Oft  have  I,  with  sighs  fast  thronging. 
Thought  upon  this  food  with  longing, 


>b  THE  CATECHISM. 

In  the  battle  well-nigh  worsted, 
For  this  cup  of  life  I  thirsted, 
For  the  Friend  who  here  invites  us, 
And  to  G3d  Himself  unites  us. 

5.  Now  I  sink  before  Thee  lowly, 

Filled  with  joy  most  deep  and  holy, 
As  with  trembling  aAve  and  wonder 
On  Thy  mighty  works  I  ponder: 
How,  by  mystery  surrounded, 
Depths  no  man  hath  ever  sounded 
None  may  dare  to  pierce  unbidden, 
Secrets  that  with  Thee  are  hidden. 

0.  Human  wisdom  vainly  ponders, 
It  will  ne'er  explain  these  wonders, 
That  this  bread  doth  never  perisli, 
Although  millions  it  doth  nourisli; 
And  that  Christ  His  blood  is  giving 
With  the  wine  we  are  receiving. 
Ah!  these  mysteries  unsounded 
Are  by  God  alone  expounded. 

7.  Sun  who  all  my  life  dost  brighten, 
Light,  who  dost  my  soul  enlighten, 
Joy,  the  sweetest,  man  e'er  knowcth. 
Fount,  whence  all  my  being  floweth, 


THE  CATECHISM.  89 

At  Thy  feet  I  cry,  my  Maker, 
Let  me  be  a  fit  partaker, 
Of  this  blessed  food  from  heaven, 
For  our  good.  Thy  glory,  given. 

8.  Lord,  Thy  holy  love  hath  driven 
Thee  to  leave  Thy  throne  in  heaven. 
For  us  on  the  cross  to  languish, 
And  to  die  in  bitter  anguish, 

To  forego  all  joy  and  gladness. 
And  to  shed  Thy  blood  in  sadness. 
Now  we  drink  this  blood,  and  never 
Will  forget  Thy  love,  dear  Saviour. 

9.  Christ,  true  bread  of  Life,  I  pray  Thee, 
Let  me  gladly  here  obey  Thee, 
Never  to  my  hurt  invited, 

Be  Thy  love  with  love  requited; 
From  this  banquet  let  m^,  measure. 
Lord,  how  vast  and  deep  its  treasure; 
Through  the  gifts  Thou  here  dost  give  me. 
As  Thy  guest  in  heaven  receive  me. 

John  Frauek. 

62 

1.  0  JESUS,  dearest  Lord,  to  Thee 
My  fervent  thanks  shall  ever  be, 
Which  now  Thy  love  on  me  bestowed. 
For  Thy  true  flesh  and  precious  blood 


UO  THE  CATECHISM. 

2.  Break  forth  in  praise,  rejoice,  my  heart: 
Exceeding  riches  is  my  part, 
My  Jesus  now  in  me  doth  dwell; 
My  joy  and  bliss  no  tongue  can  tell. 

Kingo. 


XII.    R.epeiita.ri.ce. 


63 

OUT  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thee, 
Lord,  hear  me,  I  implore  Thee! 
Bend  down  Thy  gracious  ear  to  me, 
My  prayer  let  come  before  Thee! 
If  Thou  remember  each  misdeed, 
If  each  should  have  its  rightful  meed, 
Who  may  abide  Thy  presence? 

Our  pardon  is  Thy  gift,  Thy  love 
And  grace  alone  avail  us; 
Our  works  could  ne'er  our  guilt  remove 
The  strictest  life  must  fail  us. 
Before  Thee  none  of  aught  can  boast, 
We're  'midst  our  fairest  actions  lost. 
And  live  alone  through  mercy. 


RFPEXTAXCE.  91 

3.  Therefore  my  hope  is  in  His  grace, 
And  not  in  my  own  merit; 
On  Him  my  contidence  I  place, 
Instructed  by  His  Spirit; 
His  precious  word  hath  promised  me 
He  will  my  joy  and  comfort  be, 
Thereon  is  my  reliance. 


4.  And  though  it  tarry  till  the  night, 
And  round  till  morning  waken. 

My  heart  shall  ne'er  mistrust  His  might, 
Nor  count  itself  forsaken. 
Do  thus,  0  ye  of  Israel's  seed, 
Ye  of  the  Spirit  born  indeed. 
Wait  for  your  God's  appearing. 

5.  Though  great  our  sins  and  sore  our  woes. 
His  grace  much  more  aboundeth; 

His  helping  love  no  limit  knows, 
Our  utmost  need  it  soundeth. 
Our  Shepherd  kind  and  true  is  He, 
Who  shall  at  last  set  Israel  free 
From  all  their  sin  and  sorrow. 

Luther. 


92  REPENTANCE. 

64 

1.  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone 
My  only  hope  on  earth  I  place; 
For  other  comforter  is  none, 

No  help  have  I  but  in  Thy  grace. 

-  There  is  no  man  nor  creature  here, 

No  angel  in  the  heavenly  sphere, 

Who  at  my  need  can  succor  me; 

I  cry  to  Thee, 
For  Thou  canst  end  my  misery. 

2.  My  sin  is  very  sore  and  great, 

I  mourn  beneath  its  horrid  load; 
0  free  me  from  this  heavy  weight. 
My  saviour,  through  Thy  precious  blood; 
And  with  Thy  Father  for  me  plead 
That  Thou  hast  suffered  in  my  stead; 
From  me  the  burden  then  is  rolled; 

Lord,  I  lay  hold 
On  Thy  dear  promises  of  old. 

3.  And  of  Thy  mercy  now  bestow 
True  Christian  faith  on  me,  0  Lord! 
That  all  the  sweetness  I  may  know 
Which  in  Thy  holy  cross  is  stored, 
Love  Thee  o'er  earthly  pride  or  pelf, 
And  love  my  neighbor  as  myself; 


repe>:tan'ck. 

And  when  at  last  is  come  my  end, 

Be  Thou  my  friend, 
From  all  assaults  my  soul  defend. 

4.  Glory  to  God  in  highest  heaven, 
The  Father  of  eternal  love; 
To  His  dear  Son  for  sinners  given. 
Whose  watchful  grace  we  daily  provo; 
To  God  the  Holy  Ghost  on  Ingh: 
0  ever  be  His  comfort  nigh, 
And  teach  us,  free  from  sin  and  fcai\ 

To  please  Him  here. 
And  serve  Him  in  the  sinless  sphere! 

Schnecsia^^. 

65 

1.  "JESUS  sinners  doth  receive!" 
0  may  all  this  saying  ponder. 
Who  in  sin's  delusions  live. 
And  from  God  and  heaven  wander: 
This  alone  sure  hope  can  give  — 
''Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

3.  We  deserved  but  grief  and  shame. 
Yet  His  words,  rich  grace  revealing. 
Pardon,  peace,  and  life  proclaim; 
Here  their  ills  have  perfect  healing 


94  REPENTANCE. 

Who  with  humble  hearts  believe  — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

3.  Sheep  that  from  the  fold  did  stray 
Every  faithful  shepherd  seeketh ; 
Weary  souls  that  lost  their  way 
Christ  the  Shepherd  seeks  and  taketh 
In  His  arms,  that  they  may  live  — 
'^Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

4.  Come,  ye  wanderers,  one  and  all. 
Come,  ye  all  have  invitation; 
Come,  obey  His  gracious  call. 
Come  and  take  His  free  salvation; 
Come,  this  cheerful  word  believe  — 
*' Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

5.  I,  a  sinner,  come  to  Thee, 
Lord,  relieve  me  of  my  burden. 
Tender  mercy  show  to  me, 
Saviour,  grant  to  me  Thy  pardon. 
Let  this  word  my  soul  relieve  — 
^'Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 

6.  Henceforth  I  need  fear  no  foe; 
Though  as  scarlet  my  transgression, 
It  shall  be  as  white  as  snow 

By  the  virtue  of  Thy  passion, 


REPENTANCE.  95 

For  in  this  word  I  believe  — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!'' 

7.  Now  my  conscience  is  at  ease, 
Now  I  fear  no  condemnation: 
Christ,  who  grants  me  full  release, 
Cancels  every  obligation; 

For  in  faith  to  Him  I  cleave  — 
''Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!'' 

8.  ''Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!" 
He  received  me  too;  hence  never 
I  shall  perish,  but  shall  live 
With  my  Lord  in  heaven  forever, 
When  this  sinful  world  I  leave,  — 
"Jesus  sinners  doth  receive!'* 

Neumeister. 

66 

1.  LORD,  to  Thee  I  make  confession, 
I  have  sinned  and  gone  astray, 
I  have  multiplied  transgression, 
Chosen  for  m3"self  my  way. 
Forced  at  last  to  see  my  errors, 
Lord,  I  tremble  at  Thy  terrors. 


96  REPENTANCE. 

2.  But  from  Thee  how  can  I  hide  mc. 
Thou,  0  God,  art  everywhere; 
Refuge  from  Thee  is  denied  me 
Or  b}^  land  or  sea  or  air; 

Nor  death's  darkness  can  enfold  me, 
So  that  Thou  shouldst  not  behold  me. 

3.  Yet  though  conscience'  voice  appall  m?, 
Father,  I  will  seek  Thy  face; 
Though  Thy  child  I  dare  not  call  me. 
Yet  receive  me  to  Thy  grace; 

Do  not  for  my  sins  forsake  me. 
Let  not  yet  Thy  wrath  o'ertake  mc. 

4.  For  Thy  Son  hath  suffered  for  me, 
And  His  blood  He  shed  for  sin; 
That  can  heal  me  and  restore  me. 
Quench  this  burning  fire  within; 
'T  is  alone  His  cross  can  vanquish 
These  dark  fears,  and  soothe  this  anguish. 

5.  Then  on  Him  I  cast  my  burden. 
Sink  it  in  the  depths  below. 

Let  me  feel  Thy  gracious  pardon. 
Wash  me,  make  me, white  as  snow. 
Let  Thy  Spirit  leave  me  never. 
Make  me  only  Tliine  forever! 

John  Frar.ck. 


KJlPEiNTANCK.  V)7 

o; 

SAVIOUR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bow  the  trembling  knee; 
When  repentant  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes; 
0  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe, 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high,  — 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thy  birth  and  early  years, 
By  Thy  human  grief  and  tears, 
By  Thy  fasting  and  distress 
In  the  lonely  wilderness, 
By  Thy  victory  in  the  hour 
Of  the  subtle  tempter's  power,  — 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

By  Thine  hour  of  dark  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer, 
By  the  purple  robe  of  scorn. 
By  Thy  wounds,  Thy  crown  of  thorn, 
By  Thy  cross,  Thy  pangs  and  cries, 
By  Thy  perfect  sacrifice,  — 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 
Hear  our  solemn  litnny. 


98  REPENTANCE. 

4.  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan, 
By  the  sealed  sepulchral  stone, 
By  Thy  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
By  Thy  power  from  death  to  save,  — 
Mighty  God,  ascended  Lord, 
To  Thy  throne  in  heaven  restored, 
Prince  and  Saviour,  hear  our  cry. 
Hear  our  solemn  litany. 

Sir  Hobert  Grant. 


XIII.    JPaitli  a,iicl  ♦JviNtillca.tioii. 


G8 
1.  DEAR  Christian  people,  now  rejoice, 
And  banish  all  your  sadness, 
While  with  united  heart  and  voice 
We  sing  with  love  and  gladness, 
And  tell  how  God  beheld  our  need, 
And  wrought  that  sweet  and  wondrous  deed 
That  hath  so  dearly  cost  Him. 

1.  Fast  bound  in  Satan's  chains  I  Liy, 
Death  brooded  darkly  o'er  me. 
My  sins  oppressed  me  night  and  day, 
Therein  my  mother  bore  me, 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  95 

And  always  deeper  still  I  fell, 
la  all  my  life  was  nothing  well. 
So  sore  had  sin  possessed  rne. 

3.  My  good  works  could  avail  me  naught, 
For  they  with  sin  were  stained, 

My  will  against  God's  justice  fought, 
And  dead  to  good  remained; 
My  anguish  drove  me  to  despair. 
Whilst  death  frowned  on  me  everywhere. 
And  hell  yawned  just  before  me. 

4.  But  God  from  all  eternit\" 
Looked  on  me  in  compassion; 

His  tender  mercy  flowed  tow'rd  me. 
He  willed  my  souls  salvation; 
His  father's  heart  yearned  over  me: 
What  greater  love  than  this  could  bo, 
Which  gave  His  richest  treasure? 

5.  He  spake  to  His  beloved  Son: 

''  *T  is  time  to  take  compassion; 

Go  Thou,  my  Son,  my  heart's  bright  Crown, 

And  bring  to  man  salvation; 

From  sin  and  sorrow  set  him  free, 

Slay  bitter  death  for  him,  that  he 

May  live  with  Thee  forever.'' 


100  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

6.  The  Son  delighted  to  obey, 
And,  born  of  virgin  mother, 
Awhile  in  this  low  world  did  stay, 
And  thus  became  my  brother; 
His  mighty  power  He  hidden  bore, 
A  servant's  form  like  mine  He  wore, 
My  foe  for  me  to  vanquish. 

7.  To  me  He  spake:  "Hold  fast  by  me, 
I  am  thy  Rock  and  Castle, 
Myself  I  wholly  give  for  thee, 

For  thee  I  strive  and  wrestle; 
For  I  am  thine,  and  thou  art  mine. 
Henceforth  my  place  is  also  thine, 
The  foe  shall  never  part  us. 

8.  "I  know  that  he  will  shed  my  bloo^l, 
And  of  my  life  bereave  me, 

But  I  will  bear  it  for  thy  good; 
Be  steadfast  and  believe  me: 
My  life  from  death  the  victory  win  >, 
My  innocence  doth  bear  thy  sins, 
And  thus  thou  art  delivered. 

0.  "And  when  to  heaven  I  ascend. 
My  glory  to  inherit, 
I  still  will  be  thy  Lord,  and  send 


FAITK   AND  JUSTIFiCAriON.  101 

To  thee  my  Holy  Spirit. 
To  comfort  thee  in  every  woe. 
Instruct  thee  how  me  riglit  to  know, 
And  into  truth  to  guide  thee. 

10.    "As  I  have  done  and  taught,  so  thou 
To  do  and  teach  endeavor; 
Then  shall  my  kingdom  floui'ish  now, 
And  God  be  praised  forever; 
And  this  last  counsel  give  I  th'^e: 
From  men's  additions  keep  thou  free 
The  treasure  I  have  left  thee." 

Lilt  Ik- r. 

69 

1.  NOW  T  have  found  the  ground  wherein 
Sure  my  soul's  anchor  may  remain: 
The  wounds  of  Jesus,  for  my  sin 
Before  the  world's  foundation  slain; 
\Yhose  mercy  shall  unshaken  stay. 
When  heaven  and  earth  are  fled  awny, 

2.  Father,  Thine  everlasting  grace 
Our  feeble  thought  surpasses  far: 
Thy  heart  still  melts  with  tenderness, 
Thine  arms  of  love  still  open  are, 


102  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

Returning  sinners  to  receive, 

That  mercy  they  may  taste,  and  live. 

3.  0  Love,  thou  bottomless  abyss  I 
My  sins  are  swallowed  up  in  Thee: 
Covered  is  my  unrighteousness, 
No  spot  of  guilt  remains  on  me; 

While  Jesus'  blood,  through  earth  and  skies, 
Mercy  —  free,  boundless  mercy  —  cries. 

4.  With  faith  I  plunge  me  in  this  sea. 
Here  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 

I  look  into  my  Saviour's  breast: 
Away,  sad  doubt  and  anxious  fear! 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

5.  Though  waves  and  storms  go  o'er  my  head. 
Though  strength,  and  health,  and  friends  be 

gone; 
Though  joys  be  withered  all  and  dead, 
Though  every  comfort  be  withdrawn: 
On  this  my  steadfast  soul  relies, 
Father,  Thy  mercy  never  dies. 

C.  Fixed  on  this  ground  will  I  remain, 

Though  my  heart  fail,  and  strength  decay; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 


NAITH  AND  JUSTl  FICATION  103 

When  earth's  foundations  melt  a\v:iy, 
Mercy's  full  power  I  then  shall  prove, 
Loved  with  an  everlasting  love. 

J.  A.  Rothe. 

70 

1.  JESUS,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress: 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

2.  When  fi-om  the  dust  of  death  I  rise, 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies. 
Even  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea: 

"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me.'' 

o.  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day. 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully  through  Thee  absolved  I  am 
From  sin  and  fear,  from  guilt  and  sliame. 

4.  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears, 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

r>.  And  when  the  dead  shall  hear  Thy  voice, 
Thy  bnnislipd  children  shall  rejoice; 


104  FAIiH  AND  JU:?TiJbICATluN. 

Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress,  — • 
Jesus,  Thy  blood  and  righteousness. 

ZiiJZcndorf. 

71 

1.  ROCK  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thei'! 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure, 

Save  me,  Lord,  and  make  me  pure! 

2.  Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  law's  demands; 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know, 
Could  my  tears  forever  flow,  — 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone: 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone. 

3.  Nothing  ^n  jiy  hand  I  bring. 
Simply  to  Thy  cross  I  cling; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress: 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grac\  ; 
Foul,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly; 
Wash  me.  Saviour,  or  I  die! 

4.  While  1  draw  this  fleeting  breath, 
When  mine  evelids  close  in  death. 


FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION.  105 

When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown, 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne.— 
Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Theel 

Toplady. 

72 

1.  JUST  as  I  am  witliout  one  plea, 
But  that  Thy  blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thet^, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

2.  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot, 

To  Thee,  whose  IJood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
0  Lamb  of  God»  I  come. 

3.  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doi;l»t, 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  withoiu, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

4.  Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind; 
Sight,  riches,  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need  in  Thee  to  find, 

0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 


1^06  FAITH  AND  JUSTIFICATION. 

5    J  ust  as  I  am :  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  Tiiy  promise  I  believe, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

6.  Just  as  I  am;  Thy  love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down; 
Iviow  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
0  Lamb  of  God,  I  come. 

Ch.  Elliott. 


XIV.    I^i'aise  to  JTesii^. 


73 

1.  JESUS!  the  very  thought  is  sweet; 

In  that  dear  name  all  heart-joys  meet: 
But  oh!  than  honey  sweeter  far 
The  glimpses  of  His  presence  are. 

2.  No  word  is  sung  more  sweet  than  this. 
No  sound  is  heard  more  full  of  bliss, 
No  thought  brings  sweeter  comfort  nig-i, 
Tlian  Jesus,  Son  of  God  most  High. 

3.  Jesus,  the  hope  of  souls  forlorn, 
How^  good  to  them  for  sin  that  mourn! 


PKATSE  TO  JESL'S.  107 

To  them  ihut  seek  Thee,  oh  how  kind  I 
But  what  art  Thou  to  them  that  tiuJ? 

4.  No  ton^^ue  of  mortal  can  express, 
No  pen  can  write  the  blessedness; 
He  only  who  hath  proved  it  knows 
What  bliss  of  love  from  Jesus  flows. 

5.  0  Jesus,  King  of  wondrous  might! 
O  Victor,  glorious  from  the  figlit! 
Hweetnes  that  may  not  be  expre:fsed. 
And  altogether  loveliest. 

6.  Abide  with  us,  0  Lord,  for  aye, ' 
Fulfil  us  with  Thy  grace,  we  pray: 
And  with  Thine  own  true  sweetness  feed 
Our  souls,  from  sin  and  darkness  freed. 

Bernard  of  Clairvaux 

74 

1.  JESUS,  Jesus,  nought  but  Jesus 
Shall  be  e'er  my  wish  and  zeal; 
Now  I  form  the  resolution 
That,  as  Jesus  wills,  I  will, 
For  my  heart,  which  He  hath  filled. 
Ever  cries:  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 


10^  PRAISii:  TO  JESUS. 

2.  E'er  't  is  He  for  whom  I'm  living, 
Whom  I'm  loving  faithfully; 

He  it  is  to  whom  I'm  giving 
What  in  love  He  gave  to  me, 
His  dear  blood  hides  all  my  guilt. 
Lead  Thy  child,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

3.  Seems  e'er  aught  to  be  a  treasure, 
Which  offensive  is  to  Thee. 

Oh,  then  take  away  such  pleasure, 
Real  blessings  give  to  me. 
Let  my  heart  with  Thee  be  filled; 
Take  myself,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 

4.  Unto  death  let  me  endeavor 
Thee  to  please  in  good  and  ill; 

In  me,  through  me,  with  me  ever, 
Lord  accomplish  Thy  good  will, 
Let  me  die,  on  Thee,  Lord,  built, 
When,  and  where,  and  as  Thou  wilt. 

5.  Saviour,  I  will  sing  Thy  praises, 
For  Thou  unto  me  didst  bring 
Thine  own  self  and  all  Thy  graces, 
That  I  joyfully  may  sing:  — 

Be  it  unto  me,  my  shield, 

As  Thou  wilt,  Lord,  as  Thou  wilt. 


Ludaerailia  Elisabeth,  Countes, 
of  Schwa rzbiDC' 


PRAISE  TO  JESUS.  109 

75 

1.  JESUS,  priceless  treasure, 
Source  of  purest  pleasure, 
Truest  friend  to  me; 

Long  my  heart  hath  panted 
Till  it  well-nigh  fainted, 
Thirsting  after  Thee. 
Thine  I  am,  0  spotless  Lamb, 
I  will  suffer  nought  to  hide  Thee, 
Ask  for  nought  beside  Thee. 

2.  In  Thine  arms  I  rest  me. 
Foes  who  would  molest  me 
Cannot  reach  me  here; 
Though  the  earth  be  shakin.i:, 
Every  heart  be  quaking, 
Jesus  calms  my  fear; 

Sin  and  hell  in  conflict  fell 

With  their  heaviest  storms  assail  me, 

Jesus  will  not  fail  me. 

3.  Satan,  I  defy  thee; 
Death,  I  need  not  fly  thee; 
Fear,  I  bid  thee  cease! 
Rage,  0  world,  thy  noises 


110  PRAISE  TO  JESUS. 

Cannot  drown  our  voices 

Singing  still  of  peace; 

For  God's  power  Guards  every  hour; 

Earth  and  all  the  depths  adore  Him, 

Silent  bow  before  Him. 


4.  Wealth,  I  will  not  heed  thee, 
Wherefore  should  I  need  thee, 
Jesus  is  my  joy; 

Honors,  ye  may  glisten, 

But  I  will  not  listen, 

Ye  the  soul  destroy; 

Want  or  loss  Or  shame  or  cross 

Ne'er  to  leave  my  Lord  shall  move  me, 

Since  He  deigns  to  love  me. 

5.  Farewell,  thou  who  choosest 
Earth,  and  heaven  refusest, 
Thou  wilt  tempt  in  vain; 
Hence,  ye  sins,  nor  blind  me, 
Get  ye  far  behind  me, 
Come  not  forth  again: 

Past  your  hour,  0  pomp  and  pinver; 
Godless  life,  thy  bonds  I  sever, 
Leave  thee  now  for  ever! 


PRAISE  TO  JESUS.  Ill 

6.  Hence,  all  thoughts  of  sadness, 
For  the  Lord  of  gladness, 
Jesus  enters  in; 
Those  who  love  the  Father, 
Though  the  storms  may  gather, 
Still  have  peace  within; 
Yea,  whate'er  I  here  must  bear. 
Thou  art  still  my  purest  pleasure, 
Jesus,  priceless  treasure! 

John  Fi-anck. 

76 

1.  0  MORNING-STAR!  how  fair  and  brigh* 
Thou  beamest  forth  in  truth  and  light! 
0  Sovereign  meek  and  lowly ! 
Thou  Root  of  Jesse,  David's  Son, 
My  King  and  Bridegroom,  Thou  hast  won 
My  heart  to  love  Thee  solely ! 

Lovely  art  Thou, 
Fair  and  glorious.  All  victorious, 

Rich  in  bl  ssing. 
Rule  and  might  o'er  all  possessing. 


o 


0  King  high-born,  Pearl  dearly  won, 
True  Son  of  God  and  Mary's  Son, 
Crown  of  exceeding  glory! 
My  heart's  Deliglit  I  call  Thee.  Lord, 


112  TKAISE  TO  JESUS. 

Pure  milk  and  honey  is  Thy  word, 
Thy  sweetest  gospel  story. 

Rose  of  Sharon, 
Hail!     Hosanna!     Heavenly  Manna, 

Feed  us  ever; 
Lord,  I  can  forget  Thee  never. 

3.  Clear  Jasper,  Ruby  fervent  red, 
Deep,  deep  into  my  heart  do  shed 
Thy  love's  bright  flame  forever; 
Fill  me  with  joy,  grant  me  to  be 
Thy  member  closely  joined  to  Thee, 
Which  nought  from  Thee  may  sever; 

Toward  Thee  longing 
Doth  possess  me,  Come  and  bless  me. 

For  Thy  gladness 
Eye  and  heart  here  pine  in  sadness. 

4.  But  when  Thou  look'st  on  me  in  love. 
There  straightway  falls  from  God  above 
A  ray  of  purest  pleasure; 

Thy  word  and  spirit,  flesh  and  blood 
Hefre^h  my  soul  with  heavenly  food. 
Thou  art  tiiy  hidden  treasure. 
Let  Thy  Grace,  I.ord, 


PRAISE  TO  JESUS.  T.  3 

Warm  and  cheer  me,  0  draw  near  me; 

Thou  hast  taught  us 
Thee  to  seek,  since  Thou  hast  sought  us 

Ijord  God,  my  Father,  mighty  shield. 
Thou  in  Thy  Son  art  all  revealed, 
Ac  Thou  hast  loved  and  known  me; 
Tli}'  Son  hath  me  with  Him  betrothed. 
In  His  own  whitest  raiment  clothed. 
He  for  His  bride  will  own  me. 

Hallelujah! 
Life  in  heaven  Hath  He  given; 

With  Him  dwelling, 
Still  shall  I  His  praise  be  telling. 

Then  touch  the  chords  of  harp  and  lute, 
f^et  no  sweet  music  now  be  mute. 
But  joyously  resounding; 
Tell  of  the  marriage-feast,  the  bride. 
The  heavenly  Bridegroom  at  her  side, 
Of  love  and  joy  abounding; 

Shout  for  Triumph, 
Loudly  sing  ye,  Praises  bring  ye. 

Fall  before  Him, 
King  of  kings,  let  all  adore  Him! 


114  [RAISE  TO  JESUS. 

7.  Here  rests  my  heart,  and  holds  this  fast, 
My  Lo^'e  He  is  the  First  and  Last, 
The  End  and  the  Beginning; 
I  welcome  death,  for  I  shall  rise 
Through  Him  to  His  own  Paradise 
Above  all  tears,  all  sinning. 

Amen!     Amen! 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,  Soon  release  us; 

With  deep  yearning, 
Lord,  we  look  for  Thy  returning. 

Xic'olai. 

77 

1.  THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare, 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care; 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye; 
My  noonday  walks  Lie  shall  attend, 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2.  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant; 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary  wandering  steps  He  leads, 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow. 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


PKAISE  TO  JE<IIS.  115 

3.  Thougli  in  a  V)are  and  rugged  way, 

Til  rough  devious,  lonely  wilds  1  stray. 
Thy  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile: 
The  barren  wildernes  shall  smile. 
With  sudden  greens  and  herbage  crowned. 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4.  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 

My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  0  Lord,  art  with  me  still: 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dreadful  shade. 

Joseph  Addistri; 

78 

1.  JESUS  is  the  Name  we  treasure. 
Name  beyond  what  words  can  tell: 
Xame  of  gladness,  Name  of  pleasui-e. 
Ear  and  heart  delighting  well; 
Name  of  sweetness  passing  measure, 
Saving  us  fi'om  sin  and  hell. 

2.  "Tis  the  Name  for  adoration, 
Name  for  songs  of  victory. 
Name  for  holy  meditation 
In  till s  vale  of  misery, 


1  16  PRAISE  TO  JESUrf. 

Name  for  joyful  veneration 
By  the  citizens  on  high. 

3.  Tis  the  Name  that  whoso  ]>reacheth 
Speaks  like  music  to  the  ear: 

Who  in  prayer  this  Name  heseecheth 
Sweetest  comfort  findeth  near; 
Who  its  perfect  wisdom  reacheth 
Heavenly  joy  possesseth  here. 

4.  Jesus  is  the  Name  exalted 
Over  every  other  name; 

In  this  Name,  whene'er  assaulted. 
We  can  put  our  foes  to  shame: 
Strength  to  them  who  else  had  halted, 
Eyes  to  blind,  and  feet  to  lame. 

5.  Therefore  we  in  love  adorin<^ 
This  most  blessed  Name  revere, 
Holy  Jesus,  thee  imploring 

So  to  write  it  in  us  here. 

That  hereafter  heavenward  soaring 

We  may  sing  with  angels  there. 

Gloriosi  Sulvatoris.  —  Neale, 


THE  CiiiUSTIAN   LIFE.  117 

XV.     IMie  Oliristiaii  LiFe. 


9 


1.  0  GOD,  Thou  faithful  God, 
Thou  fountain  ever  flowing, 
Without  whom  nothing  is, 
All  perfect  gifts  bestowing; 
A  pure  and  healthy  frame 
0  give  me,  and  within 

A  conscience  free  from  blame, 
A  soul  unhurt  by  sin. 

2.  And  grant  me,  Lord,  to  do, 
With  ready  heart  and  willing, 
Whate'er  Thou  dost  command, 
My  calling  here  fulfilling. 
And  do  it  when  I  ought, 

With  all  my  strength,  and  bless 
The  works  I  thus  have  wrought, 
For  Thou  must  give  success. 

3.  NTe'er  let  me  promise  aught. 
But  I  can  keep  it  truly; 
Restrain  all  idle  words. 

And  guard  my  lips  e'er  duly: 


118  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIKI« 

And  grant,  when  in  my  place 
I  must  and  ought  to  speak, 
My  words  due  power  and  grace, 
Xor  let  me  wound  the  weak. 

4.   [f  dangers  gathers  round, 

Still  keep  me  calm  and  fearless; 
Help  me  to  bear  the  cross, 
When  life  is  dark  and  cheerless; 
To  overcome  my  foe 
With  words  and  actions  kind; 
When  counsel  I  would  know, 
Good  counsel  let  me  find. 

o.  With  all  men  let  me  be 

In  peace  and  friendship  living, 
As  far  as  Christians  may. 
And  if  Thou  aught  art  giving 
Of  wealth  and  honors  fair, 
0  this  refuse  me  not. 
That  nought  be  mingled  there 
Of  goods  unjustly  got. 

G.  And  if  a  longer  life 

Be  here  on  earth  decreed  me, 
And  Thou  through  many  a  strifo 
To  age  at  last  wilt  lead  me. 


THE  CHiasTIAN   TJKK.  119 

Thy  patience  in  me  ished, 
Avert  all  sin  and  shame, 
And  crown  my  hoary  head 
With  puTe,  untarnished  fame. 

7.  Let  nothing  that  may  chance 
Me  from  my  Saviour  sever; 
And  when  I  die,  Lord,  take 
My  soul  to  Thee  for  ever, 
And  let  my  body  have 

A  little  space,  to  sleep 
Beside  a  Christian's  grave, 
And  friends  that  o'er  it  weep. 

8.  And  when  the  Day  is  come, 
And  all  the  dead  are  waking, 

0  reach  me  down  Thy  hand. 
Thyself  my  slumbei^s  breaking; 
Then  let  me  hear  Thy  voice, 
And  change  this  earthly  fram^. 
And  bid  me  aye  rejoice 

With  those  wdio  love  Thy  name. 

80 
1.  LORD,  all  my  heart  is  fixed  on  T!ie,_», 

1  pray  Thee,  be  not  far  from  me. 
With  tender  grace  uphold  me. 


120  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE. 

The  whole  wide  world  delights  me  not^ 

Of  heaven  or  earth  desire  I  nought, 

If  but  Thy  love  enfold  me. 

Yea,  though  my  heart  be  like  to  break, 

Thou  art  my  trust  that  nought  can  shake, 

My  portion  and  my  hidden  joy, 

Whose  cross  did  all  my  bonds  destroy; 

Lord  Jesus  Christ! 
My  God  and  Lord!     My  God  and  Lordl 
Forsake  me  not  who  trust  Thy  word! 


2.   Rich  are  Thy  gifts!  't  was  God  that  gave 
My  body,  soul,  and  all  I  have 
In  this  poor  life  of  labor; 
0  grant  that  I  may  through  Thy  grace 
Use  all  my  powers  to  show  Thy  praise, 
And  serve  and  help  my  neighbor; 
From  doctrine  false  preserve  me,  Lord; 
All  lies  and  malice  from  me  ward; 
In  every  cross  uphold  Thou  me, 
That  I  may  bear  it  patiently; 

Lord  Jesus  Christ! 
My  Lord  and  God!     My  Lord  and  God  I 
In  death  Thy  comfort  still  afford. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE.  121 

3.  0  Lord,  let  Thy  dear  angels  come 
In  my  last  hour,  to  bear  me  home, 
That  I  may  die  unfearing; 
And  in  its  narrow  chamber  keep 
My  body  safe  in  painless  sleep 
Until  my  Lord's  appearing; 
And  then  from  death  awaken  me, 
That  these  mine  eyes  with  joy  may  see, 
0  Son  of  God,  Thy  glorious  face. 
My  Saviour,  and  my  Fount  of  grace! 

Lord  Jesus  Christ! 
Receive  my  prayer,  Receive  my  prayer; 
Thy  love  I  will  for  aye  declare. 

Scbaliing. 

81 

1.  0  GOD  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 
Thy  people  still  are  fed; 

Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage 
Hast  all  our  Fathers  led. 

2.  To  Thee  our  humble  vows  we  raise. 
To  Thee  address  our  prayer; 

And  in  Thy  kind  and  faithful  breast 
Deposit  all  our  care. 


i9-2 


THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE, 


3.  Tlirough  each  perplexing  path  of  life 
Our  wandering  footsteps  guide; 
Give  us  by  day  our  daily  bread, 
And  raiment  fit  provide. 

4.  0  spread  Thy  covering  wings  aroun^l. 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease; 

and  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace. 

5.  To  Thee,  as  to  our  covenant  God, 
We'll  our  whole  selves  resign; 
And  thankful  own  that  all  we  are, 
And  all  we  have,  is  Thine. 

Doddridge. 

82 

1.  MY  GOD  and  Father,  while  I  stray 
Far  from  my  home  on  life's  rough  way, 
O  teach  me  from  my  heart  to  say, 
Tliy  will  be  done! 

2.  Tiiough  dark  my  path,  and  sad  my  lot, 
Ltt  me  be  still,  and  murmur  n  >t, 

Or  l)reathe  tb.e  prayer  divinely  taugl.t, 
Thv  will  be  done! 


THE  (•HKl>TIAN   r.lI'K.  VIS 

3.  What  though  in  lonely  grief  I  sigh 
For  friends  beloved,  no  longer  nigh? 
Submissive  would  I  still  reply. 

Thy  will.be  done! 

4.  If  thou  shouldst  call  nie  to  resign 
What  I  most  prize,  —  it  ne'er  was  mine; 
I  only  yield  Thee  what  is  Thine; 

Thy  will  be  done! 

5.  Should  grief  or  sickness  waste  away 
My  life  in  premature  decay, 

My  Father,  I  will  strive  to  say, 
Thy  will  be  done! 

6.  Let  but  my  fainting  heart  be  blessed 
With  Thy  sweet  Spirit  for  its  guest, 
j\[y  God,  to  Thee  I  leave  the  rest: 

Thy  will  be  done! 

7.  Renew  my  will  from  day  to  day, 
Blend  it  with  Thine,  and  take  away 
All  that  now  makes  it  hard  to  say, 

Thy  will  be  done! 

8.  Then,  when  on  earth  I  breathe  no  moro 
The  prayer,  oft  mixed  with  tears  before, 
I'll  sing  upon  a  happier  shore, 

Thy  will  be  done!  Charlotte  Fv.i.>tt. 


124  THE  CHRISTIAN  LIFE, 

83 

1.  DEAREST  Lord,  we  come  to  Thee 
Ignorant,  but  Thou  wilt  teach  us. 
We  are  poor,  but  graciously 

With  Thy  gifts  Thou  wilt  enrich  us. 

2.  We  are  weak,  but  Thou,  0  Lord, 
Mercifully  wilt  defend  us, 

And  we  know  it  from  Thy  word 
That  Thy  Spirit  Thou  wilt  send  us. 

3.  Be  our  Shepherd  good!     0  may 
We  obey  Thy  voice  forever! 
Dark  and  dangerous  is  our  way: 
Guide  Thou  us  to  life's  blest  river! 

From  the  Danish. 


XVI.    Miorniiis 


84 
1,  GOD  who  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Who  the  day  and  night  hast  given, 
Sun  and  moon  and  starry  host. 
Thou  whose  mighty  hand  sustains 
Earth  and  all  that  she  contains. 


MORxrxG.  125 

2.  Praise  to  Thee  my  soul  shall  render. 
Who  this  night  hast  guarded  me; 
My  omnipotent  defender, 

Who  from  ill  dost  set  me  free.  — 
Free  from  danger,  anguish,  woe, 
Free  from  the  infernal  foe. 

3.  Ijet  the  night  of  my  transgression 
With  night's  darkness  pass  away 
Jesus,  into  Thy  possession 

I  resign  myself  to-day. 

In  Thy  wounds  I  find  relief 

From  my  greatest  sin  and  grief. 

4.  Grant  that  I  may  rise  this  morning 
From  the  lethargy  of  sin; 

So  my  soul,  through  Thy  adorni  ng, 
Shall  be  glorious  within. 
And  when  breaks  Thy  judgment  day 
I  shall  not  be  cast  away. 

5.  Let  my  life  and  conversation 
Be  directed  by  Thy  word; 
Lord,  Thy  constant  preservation 
To  Thy  erring  child  aflford. 
Nowhere  but  alone  in  Thee 
From  all  harm  can  I  be  free. 


126  MORNING. 

6.  Wholly  to  Thy  blest  protection 
I  commit  my  heart  and  mind. 
Mighty  God  to  Thy  direction 
Wholly  may  I  be  resigned. 
Lord,  my  shield,  my  light  divine, 

0  accept,  and  own  me  Thine. 

7.  Lord,  to  me  Thine  angel  sending, 
Keep  me  from  the  subtle  foe; 
From  his  craft  and  might  defending, 
Never  let  Thy  wanderer  go, 

Till  my  final  rest  be  come. 
And  Thy  angel  bear  me  home. 

Alberti. 

85 
L  AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise, 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2.  All  praise  to  Thee  who  safe  hast  kept 
And  hast  refreshed  me  while  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 

1  may  of  endless  life  partake, 

3.  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew; 
Dispei^e  my  sins  as  morning  dew; 


M(^RNT^^1.  127 

GiiarJ  my  first  springs  of  tliought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  till. 

4.  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day. 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say: 
That  all  my  powers,  wnth  all  their  might, 
In  Thv  sole  dorv  mav  unite. 


86 

1.  CHRIST,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 
Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  righteousness,  arise. 
Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  niglit: 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near; 
Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear. 

2.  Dark  and  cheerless  is  th^^  morn, 
Unaccompanied  by  T  hee, 
Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  see: 
Till  Thou  inward  light  impart. 
Glad  my  eyes,  and  warm  my  ]\i-dvt. 

3    Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine; 
Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grief; 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  divine; 


Ken. 


128  MORNING 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief: 

More  and  more  Thyself  display, 

Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 

C.  Wesley, 

87 

1.  LORD,  for  the  mercies  of  this  nighu 
My  humble  thanks  I  pay, 

And  unto  Thee  I  dedicate 
The  first  fruits  of  the  day. 

2.  Let  this  day  praise  Thee,  0  my  God, 
And  so  let  all  my  days : 

And  0,  let  my  eternal  day 
Be  Thy  eternal  praise. 

John  Mason. 


XVII.   Eveniiii 


88 
NOW  rest  beneath  night^s  shadows 
Man,  beast,  wood,  town,  and  meadows. 
The  world  in  slumber  lies. 
But  thou,  my  heart,  avake  thee. 
To  fervent  prayer  betake  thee, 
Let  praise  to  thy  Creator  rise. 


KVKNIXG.  1-9 

2.  O  Sun,  where  art  thou  vanished! 
Tlie  night  tliy  reign  hath  banished, 
The  foe  of  day,  dark  night. 
Farewell;  a  brighter  glory 

My  Jesus  sheddeth  o'er  me. 

He  fills  my  heart  with  joy  and  ligtit. 

3.  The  day  has  now  departed, 
The  golden  stars  have  started 
From  out  the  heaven's  blue  dome: 
Thus,  thus  shall  I  be  standing. 
When  God  shall  call,  commanding 
To  leave  this  vale  of  tears  and  gloom. 

4.  To  rest  the  body  hasteth; 
Its  garments  oft'  it  casteth  — 
Types  of  mortality; 

These  I  put  oft',  and  ponder 
How  Christ  shall  give  me  yonder 
A  robe  of  glorious  majesty. 

5.  Head,  hands,  feet  are  contented. 
For  night  their  work  has  ended. 
And  bids  sweet  rest  begin. 

Swell  thou,  my  heart,  with  gladness; 
Thou  shalt  be  free  from  sadness 
Of  earth,  and  from  the  toil  of  sin. 


130  EVKXIXG. 

6.  Ye  weary  limbs,  now  rest  you, 
For  toil  hath  sore  oppressed  yoii, 
And  quiet  sleep  you  crave. 

The  day  and  hour  is  near  you 
When  other  hands  shall  bear  you 
To  rest  in  your  last  bed,  the  grave. 

7.  My  heavy  eyes  are  closing, 
In  dreani}"  sleep  reposing, 
Who  shall  protect  me  then  ? 
I  to  Thy  grace  betake  me, 
In  danger  ne'er  forsake  me, 

0  Eye  that  watchest  over  men  ! 

8.  Lord  Jesus,  Thou  dost  love  me; 
O  spread  thy  wings  above  me, 
And  shield  me  from  alarm; 
When  Satan  would  devour  mo, 
Let  angels  then  sing  o'er  me, 

'This  child  of  God  shall  meet  no  haj*m!" 

9.  My  loved  ones,  rest  securely, 
For  God  this  night  will  surely 
From  perils  guard  your  heads; 
Sweet  slumbers  may  He  send  you, 
And  bid  His  hosts  attend  you, 

And  golden-armed  watch  o'er  your  beds. 

P.  Gerhaidt. 


EVENING. 


131 


1 .  NOW  God  be  with  us,  for  the  night  is  closing; 
The  hght  and  darkness  are  of  his  disposing. 
And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield 

us, 
For  He  will  shield  us. 

2.  Let  evil  thouo;ht«  and  spirits  flee  before  us; 
Till  morning  conieth,  watch,  0  Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  body  Thou  from  harm  defend  us; 

Thine  angels  send  us! 

3.  Let  holy  thoughts  be  ours   when  sleep  over- 

takes us, 
Our  earliest  thouglits  be  Thine  when  morning 

wakes  us; 
All  day  serve  Thee,  in  all  that  we  are  doing 
Thy  praise  pursuing. 

4.  As  Thy  beloved,  soothe  the  sick  and  weeping 
Bid  Thou  the  prisoner  lose  his  griefs  in  sleep-' 

ing: 
Widows  and  orphans,  we  to  Thee  commend 

them  J 
Do  Thou  befriend  them. 

5.  We  have  no  refuge,  none  on  earth  to  aid  us. 
Save  Thee,  0   Father,   who  Thine    own  hast 

made  us; 


A-V2  EVENING. 

But  Thy  clear  presence  will  not  leave  them 

lonely, 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 


(>.  Father,  Thy  uaaie  be  praised,  Thy  kingdom 

given, 
Tliy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  'tis  in  heaven; 
Give  daily  bread,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. — Amen. 

Bohemian  Brethren. 

90 

1.  ABIDE  with  me!  fast  falls  the  eventide; 
The  darkness  deepens:  Lord,  with  me  abide  ! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  0  abide  with  mel 

2.  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see; 

0  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me? 

3.  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word, 
But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  fi'ee. 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me! 


EVENING.  133 

4.  Come  not  in  terrors  as  tlie  King  of  kinirs. 
But  kind  and    good,    with    healing   on  Thy 

wings: 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea; 

0  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me! 

5.  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile. 
And.  though  rebellious  and  perverse  mean- 
while, 

Thou  hast  not  left  me,  oft  as  I  left  Thee: 
On  to  the  close,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

G.  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 
What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's 

power? 
Who  like  Th3"self  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  0  abide  with 

me! 

7.  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless; 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where   is  death's  sting?    w^here,  grave,   thy 

victory  ? 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me! 

8.  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes. 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  Vo 

the  skies; 


134  ^  KVENING. 

Heaven's   morning  breaks,   and  earth's  vain 

shadows  flee; 
In  life,  in  death,  0  Lord,  abide  with  me! 

Henry  Francis  Lyte. 

91 

1.  THROUGH  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us, 
Now  we  lay  us  down  to  rest; 

Through  the  silent  watches  guard  us, 
Let  no  foe  our  peace  molest: 
Jesus,  Thou  our  guardian  be; 
Sweet  it  is  to  trust  in  Thee. 

2.  Pilgrims  here  on  earth,  and  strangers, 
Dwelling  in  the  midst  of  foes. 

Us  and  ours  preserve  from  dangers; 
In  Thine  arms  may  we  repose; 
And  when  life's  sad  day  is  past, 
Ilest  with  Thee  in  heaven  at  last. 

Thomas  Kelly. 

92 

1.  GOD  that  madest  earth  and  heaven, 
Darkness  and  light; 
Who  tlie  day  for  toil  hast  given. 

For  rest  the  night; 
?^iay  Tliine  angel  guar-ls  dcfcp.d  us. 


EVENING.  l-j-3 

Slumber  sweet  Thy  mercy  send  us. 
Holy  dreams  and  hopes  attend  us 
This  livelong  night. 

2.  Guard  us  waking,  guard  us  sleeping. 

And  when  we  die, 
Let  us  in  Thy  mighty  keeping 

All  peaceful  lie. 
When  the  trumpet's  call  shall  wake  us, 
Do  not  Thou,  blest  Lord,  forsake  us, 
But  to  reign  in  glory  take  us 

With  Thee  on  high 

Hcbcr. 


1.  PRAISE  to  the  Lord,  the  Almighty,  the  King 

of  creation! 
0  my  soul,  praise  Him,  for  He  is  thy  health 

and  salvation! 
All  ye  who  hear, 
Now  to  his  Tem])le  draw  near, 
Join  me  in  ,2;lad  ad  ^ration  ! 


130  PRAISK  AND  THANKS(;iVIN<r. 

2.  Praise  to  the   Lord,  who   o'er  all   things  so 

wondrously  reigneth, 
Shehers  thee  under  His  wings,  yea.  so  gently 

siistaineth; 
Hast  thou  not  seen 
How  thy  desires  all  have  been 
Granted  in  what  He  ordaineth  ? 

3.  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  liath  fearfully,  wond- 

rously made  thee. 
Health  hath  vouchsafed,  and,  Avhen  heedlessly 
falUng,  hath  stayed  Thee; 
Fainting  and  weak, 
When  not  a  word  thou  couldst  speak, 
Wings  of  His  mercy  did  shade  thee. 

4.  Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  doth  prosper   thy 

work  and  defend  thee; 
Surely,  His  goodness  and  mercy  here  daily 

attend  thee; 
Ponder  anew, 
What  the  Almighty  can  do, 
If  with  His  love  He  befriend  thee! 

5.  Praise  to  the  Lord!     0  let  all  that  is  in  me 

adore  Him! 
All  that  hath  h'fe  and  breath,  come  now  with 
praises  before  Him! 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING.  137 

Let  the  Amen 
Sound  from  His  people  asain. 
Gladly  for  aye  we  adore  Hiui! 

J.  Neander. 

94 

1.  SING  praise  to  God  who  reigns  alcove, 
The  God  of  all  creation, 
The  God  of  power,  the  God  of  love, 
The  God  of  our  salvation. 
With  healing  balm  my  soul  he  fills, 
And  every  raging  tempest  stills; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 


o 


The  angel  host,  0  King  of  kings, 

Thy  praise  forever  telling. 

In  earth  and  sky  all  living  things, 

Beneath  Thy  shadow  dwelling, 

Adore  the  wisdom  which  could  span, 

And  power,  which  formed  creation's  plan; 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory  1 


3.  What  God's  almighty  power  hath  made. 
His  gracious  mercy  keepeth; 
By  morning  glow  or  evening  shade 
His  watchful  eye  ne'er  sleepeth: 


.138  PRAISE  AND  THAXKSGIVIXO. 

AVithin  the  kingdom  of  His  might, 
Lo,  all  is  just,  and  all  is  right; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

4    I  cried  to  God  in  my  distress, 
His  mercy  heard  me  calling; 
My  Saviour  saw  my  helplessness, 
^And  kept  my  feet  from  falling; 
For  this,  Lord,  praise  and  thanks  to  Thee! 
Praise  God  most  High,  praise  God  with  me! 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory  I 

').  The  Lord  is  never  far  away. 
Forsakes  His  people  never, 
He  is  their  refuge  and  their  stay. 
Their  peace  and  trust  forever; 
And  with  a  mother's  watchful  love. 
He  guides  them,  wheresoe'er  they  rove: 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

■•.  When  every  earthly  hope  has  flown 
From  sorrow's  sons  and  daughters. 
Our  Father,  from  His  heavenly-  throne, 
l)eholds  the  troubled  waters. 
And  at  His  word  the  storm  is  stayed 
Which  made  His  children's  hearts  afraid: 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 


PRAISK  AM)  THANKSGIVING.  139 

7.  Thus  all  my  gladsome  way  along, 
I'll  sing  aloud  Thy  praises. 

That  men  may  hear  the  grateful  song 
My  voice  unwearied  raises: 
Be  joyful  in  the  Lord,  my  heart! 
Both  soul  and  body,  bear  your  part; 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory ! 

8.  Ye  who  confess  Christ^s  holy  name, 
To  God  our  Lord  give  glory! 

Ye  who  the  Father's  power  proclaim, 

To  God  our  Lord,  give  glory! 

All  idols  under  foot  be  trod: 

The  Lord  is  God,  the  Lord  is  God! 

To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

9.  Then  come  before  His  presence  novv^, 
And  banish  all  your  sadness; 

Unto  the  Most  High  pay  your  vow. 
And  sing  with  joy  and  gladness: 
Though  sorrow  great  our  soul  befell. 
The  Lord  our  God  did  all  things  well: 
To  God  all  praise  and  glory! 

Scliuelz. 


140  PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

95 

1.  NOW  thank  we  all  our  God 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices. 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 
In  whom  His  world  rejoices; 
Who  from  our  mothers'  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love, 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2.  0  may  this  bounteous  God 
Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 
And  guide  us  when  perplexed. 
And  free  us  from  all  ills 
In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3.  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 
The  Father  now  be  given, 
The  Son,  and  Him  wlio  reigns 
With  them  in  highest  heaven. 
The  one  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  evermore. 


Rinkart. 


PUAISE  AxVI)  THANKSGIVING.  141 

1.    IN  GRATEFUL  songs  your  voices  raise, 
All  people  liere  below.  • 
To  Him  whom  angels  ever  })raije, 
In  heaven  His  glory  sliow. 

2.  With  gladsome  songs  now  fill  the  air 
To  God,  our  chiefest  joy. 
Who  worketh  wondei-s  everywhere, 
Whose  hands  great  things  employ; 

8.  Who  from  our  birth  to  latest  yeai^s 
Upholds  the  life  He  gave; 
Who,  when  no  help  from  man  apj-ears, 
Himself  appears  to  save; 

4.  Who,  though  our  sin  His  heart  oft  grieveti, 
Long-suffering  grace  still  shows. 

Remits  the  pain,  our  guilt  forgives, 
And  every  good  bestows. 

5.  0  may  He  fill  our  hearts  with  cheer, 
Our  minds  from  sorrow  keep, 

And  cast  all  care,  pain,  grief,  and  fear 
Into  the  ocean  deep. 

6.  Upon  His  own  loved  Israel 
His  peace  forever  rest! 


142  PRAISE  AND  THANKSOrVINQ. 

Our  toil  His  bounty  prosper  well! 
May  all  by  Him  be  blessed. 

7.  His  loving  kindness  toward  us  flow 
In  bounteous  streams  each  day. 
And  every  anxious  care  we  know 
Be  chased  by  Him  away. 

8.  As  long  as  here  on  earth  we  dw<^ll, 
Our  Saviour  may  He  be, 

Our  portion,  'mid  death's  terrors  fell, 
To  all  eternity. 

9.  And  when  in  death  our  hearts  shall  break, 
0  may  He  close  our  eyes. 

And  let  us  to  new  life  awake 
In  mansions  of  the  skies. 

P.  GerLrtrdt. 

97 

1.  MY  SOUL,  now  praise  Thy  Maker! 
Let  all  within  me  bless  His  name, 
Who  maketh  thee  partaker 
Of  mercies  more  than  thou  dar'st  claim. 
Forget  Him  not,  whose  meekness 
Still  bears  with  all  thy  sin; 
Who  healeth  all  thy  weakness, 
Eenews  thy  life  within; 


PRAISE  AND  THAXKSGIVIXO.  14c^ 

Whose  grace  and  care  are  endless, 
Who  saved  thee  through  the  past, 
And  leaves  no  sufferer  friendless, 
But  rights  the  wronged  at  last. 

He  shows  to  man  His  treasure 

Of  judgment,  truth,  and  righteousness, 

His  love  beyond  all  measure, 

His  yearning  pity  o'er  distress; 

Nor  treats  us  as  we  merit, 

But  lays  His  anger  by, 

The  humble  contrite  spirit 

Finds  His  compassions  nigli; 

And  high  as  heaven  above  us, 

As  V.reak  from  close  of  day. 

So  far,  since  He  doth  love  us, 

He  puts  our  sins  away. 

For  as  a  tender  Father 

Hath  pity  on  his   children  liere. 

He  in  His  arms  doth  gather 

All  who  are  His  in  childlike  i«ar: 

He  knows  how  frail  our  powers, 

Who  but  from  dust  are  made, 

We  flourish  as  the  flowers. 

And  even  so  Ave  fade; 

A  storm  but  o'ei'  them  passes. 


144  PRAISE  AND  TPIANKSGINING. 

And  all  their  bloom  is  o'er, 
We  wither  like  the  grasses, 
Our  place  knows  us  no  more. 

4.  God's  grace  alone  endureth, 

And  children's  children  yet  shall  prove, 

How  He  with  strength  assureth 

The  hearts  of  all  that  seek  His  love. 

In  heaven  is  fixed  His  dwelling. 

His  rule  is  over  all; 

Angels,  in  might  excelling, 

Bright  hosts,  before  Him  fall. 

Praise  Him  who  ever  reigneth. 

All  ye  who  hear  His  word. 

Nor  our  poor  hymns  disdaiiieth; 

My  soul,  0  praise  the  Lord! 

Graumaiin. 

98 

1.  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy. 

2.  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men; 
And  Avhen  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 


I 


FRMSK  AM)  THANK-rrlxrXC;.  14-3 

3.  We  are  His  people,  we  Hi&  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  luortal  frame: 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  name? 

4.  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 

And  eartli  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5.  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  Thy  love; 

Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand. 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Watts. 

99 

1.  MY  SOUL,  repeat  His  praise, 
Whose  mercies  are  so  great : 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  lais^*, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2,  God  will  not  always  chide: 
And,  w^hen  His  wrath  is  felt, 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crin.  -i. 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 


146  PK AISE  AND  THANKSGIVING. 

S.   High  as  the  heavens  are  raised 
Above  the  ground  we  tread. 
So  far  the  riches  of  His  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4.  His  power  subdues  our  sins; 
And  His  forgiving  love. 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5,  Tiie  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  these  that  fear  His  name 
Is  such  a.s  tender  parents  feel; 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

0.  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  fluwer: 
If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  ficM, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

7.   Hut  Thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure: 
And  children's  children  ever  tind 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


^Valt^. 


r 


PRAISE  AND  THANKSGIVING.  147 

100 

1.  WHEN  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God, 
My  rising  soul  surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

2.  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 
My  daily  thanks  employ; 

Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

8.  Through  every  period  of  my  life 
Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue; 
And  after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

4  When  nature  fails,  and  day  and  night 
Divide  Thy  works  no  more, 
My  ever  grateful  heart,  0  Lord, 
Thy  mercy  shall  adore. 

3.  Through  all  eternity  to  Thee 
A  joyful  song  I'll  raise: 

But  oh!  eternity  's  too  short 
To  utter  all  Thy  praise. 

Joseph  Addison. 


14S  PRAISK  AND  THANKiiGIVlXG. 

101 

1.  0  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord! 
Praise  liiiu  in  tlie  height; 
Rejoice  in  His  Word, 

Ye  angels  of  h'ght; 
Ye  heavens,  adore  Him 
By  whom  ye  were  made, 
And  worship  before  Him, 
In  brightness  arrayed. 

2.  0  praisi^  ye  the*  Lord! 
Praise  Him  upon  earth, 
In  tuneful  accord, 

Ye  sons  of  new  birth; 

Praise  Him  who  hath  brought  you 

His  grace  from  above, 

Praise  Him  who  hath  taught  you 

To  sing  of  His  love. 

3.  0  praise  ye  the  Lord! 

All  things  that  give  sound; 
Each  jubilant  chord, 
Re-echo  around; 
Loud  organs.  His  glory 
Forth  tell  in  deep  tone, 
And  sweet  harp,  the  story 
Of  what  He  hath  done. 


PR  A  IS  K  A\n  THANKSOIN  IXG.  149 

O  praise  ye  the  Lord! 
Thanksgiving  and  son-j: 
To  Him  be  outpoured 
All  ages  along: 
For  love  in  creation, 
For  heaven  restored. 
For  grace  of  salvati<'n, 
0  praise  ye  the  Lord! 


XIX.     Xlie  <Ji^<»i^  ;ni<l  C\>iifs>olnti<>ii. 

L  When  in  the  hour  of  utniust  need 
We  know  not  where  to  look  for  aid; 
When  days  and  nights  of  anxious  thouglit, 
Nor  help  nor  counsel  yet  have  brought; 

2.  Then  this  our  comfort  is  alone, 

That  we  may  meet  before  Thy  throne. 
And  cry,  0  faithful  God,  to  Thee 
For  rescue  from  our  misery; 

8.  To  Thee  may  raise  our  hearts  and  eyes. 
Repenting  sore  with  bitter  sighs, 
And  seek  Thy  pardon  for  our  sin, 
And  respite  from  our  griefs  within. 


OO  TlfE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

4.  For  Thou  hast  promised  graciously 
To  hear  all  those  who  cry  to  Thee, 
Through  Him  whose  name  alone  is  great, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  Advocate. 

5.  And  therefore,  Lord,  we  come  to-day, 
And  all  our  woes  before  Thee  lay; 
For  tried,  forsaken,  lo!  we  stand, 
Peril  and  foes  on  every  hand, 

6.  Ah,  hide  not  for  our  sins  Thy  face; 
Absolve  us  through  Thy  boundless  grace; 
Be  with  us  in  our  anguish  still, 

Free  us  at  last  from  every  ill. 

7.  That  so  with  all  our  hearts  we  may 
Once  more  our  glad  thanksgivings  pay, 
And  walk  obedient  to  Thy  word. 

And  now  and  ever  praise  Thee,  Lord. 

Kber. 

103 

1 .  IN  GOD,  my  faithful  God, 
I  trust  when  dark  my  road; 
Though  many  woes  o'ertake  me, 
Yet  He  will  not  forsake  me; 
His  love  it  is  doth  send  them. 
And  when  'tis  best  will  end  them. 


TKK  OKaSS  AND  CONSOLATIOX.  151 

2,  My  sins  assail  me  sore, 
But  I  despair  no  more; 
I  build  on  Christ  who  loves  me, 
From  this  Rock  nothing  moves  me, 
For  I  can  all  surrender 
Tu  Him,  my  soul's  Defender. 

■  \  Though  death  my  portion  be, 
Yet  death  is  gain  to  me, 
And  Christ  my  life  for  ever, 
From  whom  no  death  can  sever; 
Come  when  it  may,  He'll  shield  me, 
To  Him  I  wholly  yield  me. 

4.  0  Jesus  Christ,  my  Lord, 
So  meek  in  deed  and  worH, 
Thou  once  didst  die  to  save  us. 
Because  Thou  fain.wouldst  have  us 
After  this  life  of  sadness 

Heirs  of  Th}''  heavenly  gladness. 

5.  Amen,  Amen!  we  say 
With  all  our  heart  for  aye; 
Guide  us  while  here  we  wander, 
Till  safely  landed  yonder, 

Then  shall  we  Lord,  e'er  praise  Thee, 
And  sing  for  joy  before  Thee. 

Wci?i2:aertner. 


«>-i  Tm-:  ciioss  and  consolation. 

104 

1.  IF  THOU  but  suffer  God  to  guide  thee, 
And  ho)3e  in  Him  through  all  thy  waySj 
He'll  give  thee  strength  whatever  betide  thee, 
And  bear  thee  through  the  evil  days; 

Wlio  trusts  in  God's  unchanging  lov(> 
Builds  on  the  Rock  that  nought  can  inove. 

2.  What  can  these  anxious  cares  avail  thee, 
These  never-ceasing  moans  and  bighs? 
What  can  it  help,  if  thou  bewail  thee 
O'er  each  dark  moment  as  it  flies? 

Our  cross  and  trials  do  but  press 
The  heavier  for  our  bitterness. 

3.  Be  only  still,  and  wait  His  leisure 
In  cheerful  hope,  witli  heart  content 

"     To  take  whate'er  our  Father's  pleasure 
And  all-discerning  love  hath  sent, 
Nor  doubt  our  inmost  wants  are  known 
To  Him  Avho  chose  us  for  His  own. 

4.  He  knows  the  time  for  joy,  and  ti'uly 
Will  send  it  wlien  he  sees  it  meet, 
When  He  has  only  tried  us  throughly, 
And  finds  us  free  from  all  deceit, 


TFIE  CROSS  AND  COXSOLATrON.  153 

Then  cometli  He  all  unaware, 
And  nmkes  us  own  His  loving  caiv. 

5.  Nor  tliink  amid  the  heat  of  trial 
That  God  hath  cast  thee  off  unheard, 
That  he  whose  hopes  meet  no  denial 
Must  surely  be  of  God  preferred; 

Time  passes,  and  much  change  doth  bring, 
And  sets  a  bound  to  every  thing. 

6.  All  are  alike  before  the  Higliest; 
'Tis  easy  to  our  God,  we  know, 

To  raise  thee  up,  though  low  rhou  liest, 
To  make  the  rich  man  poor  and  low; 
True  wonders  still  by  Him  are  wrought, 
Who  settcth  up  and  brings  to  nought. 

7.  Sing,  pray,  and  keep  His  ways  unswerving, 
Do  but  thine  own  part  faithfully, 

And  trust  His  word;  though  undeserving. 
Thou  yet  shalt  find  it  true  for  thee; 
God  never  will  forsake  in  need 
The  heart  that  trusts  in  Him  indeed. 

Xeumark. 

105 

1.  WHO  puts  his  trust  in  God  most  just 
Hath  built  his  house  securely ; 
He  who  relies  on  Jesus  Christ, 


154  Till-:  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

Heaven  shall  be  his  most  surely. 
Then  fixed  on  Thee  My  trust  shall  bo, 
For  Thy  truth  cannot  alter; 
While  mine  Thou  art, 
Not  death's  worst  smart 
Shall  make  my  courage  falter. 

2.  Though  fiercest  foes  My  course  oppose, 
A  dauntless  front  I'll  show  them; 

My  champion  Thou,  Lord  Christ,  art  now, 
>Vho  soon  slialt  overthrow  them. 
And  if  but  Thee  I  have  in  me 
With  Thy  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Nor  death  nor  hell,  I  know  full  w^'ll, 
Shall  hurt  me,  through  Thy  merit. 

3.  I  rest  me  here  Without  a  fear; 
By  Thee  shall  all  be  given 

That  I  can  need,  0  Friend  indeed. 

For  this  life  or  for  heaven. 

0  make  me  true,  My  heart  renew, 

My  soul  and  flesh  deliver! 

Lord,  hear  my  prayer,  And  in  Thy  cai\) 

Kec'\>  me  in  peace  for  ever. 

Muehlrnan'^. 


THK  LliOSS   AND  COX^^OLAT1(»^^  l')' 

ion 

1.  WKATE'ER  my  God  on.lains  is  right, 
Holy  His  will  abideth; 

I  will  be  still,  whate'er  He  doth, 
And  follow  where  He  guideth. 

He  is  my  God, 

Though  dark  my  road, 
He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall; 
Therefore  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

2.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right, 
He  never  wull  deceive  me ; 

He  leads  me  in  the  proper  path, 
1  know  He  will  not  leave  me, 

And  take  content 

What  He  hath  sent; 
His  hand  will  turn  my  griefs  away, 
And  patiently  I  wait  His  day. 

3.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right, 
His  loving  thought  attends  me  ; 

No  poisoned  draught  the  cup  can  bo 
That  my  Physician  sends  me. 

But  healing  due; 

For  God  is  true: 
On  this  unfailing  truth  I  build. 
."Vnd  all  my  heart  with  hope  is  tilled. 


166  THE  C  iOSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

4.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 
My  Light,  my  Life  can  never 
Desire  my  ill;  then  to  His  care 

I  give  myself  for  ever, 

In  weal  and  woe, 

For  well  I  know, 
I  once  shall  see  as  sunlight  clear 
How  faithful  was  my  Guardian  here. 

5.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right; 
Though  now  this  cup  in  drinking 
May  bitter  seem  to  my  faint  heai-t, 
I  take  it  all  unshrinking; 

Tears  pass  away 

with  dawn  of  day. 
Sweet  comfort  yet  shall  fill  my  heart, 
And  pain  and  sorrow  all  depart. 

6.  Whate'er  my  God  ordains  is  right, 
Here  shall  my  stand  be  taken; 
Though  sorrow,  want,  or  death  be  mine, 
Yet  am  1  not  forsaken; 

My  Father's  care 

Is  'round  me  there, 

He  holds  me  that  I  shall  not  fall, 

And  so  to  Him  I  leave  it  all. 

Bodij^ast 


TKE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION.  157 

1.  COMMIT  thou  all  thy  griefs 
And  ways  into  His  liands, 

To  His  sure  truth  and  tender  care, 
Wlio  earth  and  heaven  commands; 
Who  points  the  clouds  their  course, 
Whom  winds  and  seas  obey, 
He  shall  direct  thy  wandering  f^et, 
He  shall  prepare  thy  way. 

2.  Thou  on  the  Lord  rely, 
So  safe  shalt  thou  g)  on; 

Fix  on  His  work  thy  steadfast  ryr, 

So  shall  thy  work  be  done. 

No  profit  canst  thou  gain 

By  self-consuming  care; 

To  Him  commend  thy  cause;   His  ear 

Attends  the  softest  prayer. 

•J.  Thy  everlasting  truth, 
Father,  Thy  ceaseless  love, 
Sees  all  Thy  children's  wants,  and  knows 
What  best  for  each  will  prove. 
And  whatsoe'er  Thou  will'st. 
Thou  dost,  0  King  of  kings, 
What  Thy  unerring  wisdom  chose. 
Thy  power  to  being  brings. 


158  THE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

4.  Thou  everywhere  hast  sway. 
And  all  things  serve  Thy  might; 
Thy  every  act  pure  blessing  is. 
Thy  path  unsullied  light. 
When  Thou  arisest,  Lord, 
What  shall  Thy  work  withstand  ? 
When  all  Thy  children  want  Thou  giv*sft, 
Who,  who  shall  stay  Thy  hand! 

5.  Give  to  the  winds  thy  fears, 
Hope,  and  be  undismayed; 

God  hears  thy  sighs,  and  counts  thy  tears, 

God  shall  lift  up  thy  head. 

Through  waves  and  clouds  and  storms 

He  gently  clears  thy  way; 

Wait  thou  His  time,  so  shall  this  night 

Soon  end  in  joyous  day. 

6.  Still  heavy  is  thy  heart? 
Still  sink  thy  spirits  down? 

Cast  of  the  weight,  let  fear  depart, 
and  every  care  be  gone. 
What  though  thou  rulest  not? 
Yet  heaven  and  earth  and  hell 
Proclaim,  God  sitteth  on  the  throne, 
And  ruleth  all  things  well. 


THE  CliO^S  AND  CONSOLATION'.  15) 

7.  Fveave  to  His  sovereign  -way 
To  choose  and  to  command, 

So  shall  thou  wondering  own,  His  way 

How  vise,  how  strong  His  hand! 

Far,  far  above  thy  thought 

His  counsel  shall  appear, 

When  fully  He  the  work  hath  wrought 

That  caused  thy  needless  fear. 

8.  Thou  seest  our  weakness  Lord! 

Our  hearts  are  known  to  Thee: 

0  lift  Thou  up  the  sinking  hand. 

Confirm  the  feeble  knee! 

Let  us  in  life,  in  death, 

Thy  steadfast  truth  declare, 

And  publish  mth  our  latest  breath 

Thy  love  and  guardian  care. 

p.  Gerhardr, 

108 

1.  GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way. 
His  wonders  to  perform ; 

He  plants  His  footsteps  in  the  sea. 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2.  Deep  in  unfathomable  minrs 
Of  never-failino^  skill 


160  THE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

He  treasures  up  His  bright  designs, 
And  works  His  sovereign  will. 

3.  Ye  fearful  saintSj  fresh  courage  take; 
The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 

Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4.  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 
But  trust  Him  for  His  grace; 
Behind  a  frowniing  providence 

He  hides  a  smiliui^  face. 

5.  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 
Unfolding  every  hour; 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste, 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

(5.  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  en-. 
And  scan  His  work  in  vain : 
God  is  his  own  interpreter. 
And  He  will  make  it  plain. 

V:,  Cowjrer, 

109 
1.  0  THOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flow.-^, 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Uear  Lord,  remember  me! 


THE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION.  161 

2.  When  on  my  aching,  burdened  heart 
My  sins  !ie  heavily. 

Thy  pardon  grant,  new  peace  injpart, 
In  loveremember  nie! 

3.  ^^^llen  trials  sore  obstruct  my  way, 
And  ills  I  cannot  flee, 

0  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day; 
For  good  remember  me! 

4.  When  worn  with  i^ain,  disease,  and  grief, 
This  feeble  body  see, 

Grant  patience,  rest,  and  kind  relief; 
Hear,  and  remember  mel 

">.  When  in  the  solemn  hour  of  deatli 

1  wait  Tliy  just  decree, 

Be  this  the  prayer  of  my  last  breath: 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me! 

6.  And  when  before  Thy  throne  I  stand, 
And  lift  my  soul  to  Thee, 
Then,  with  the  saints  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me! 

Hawcii. 


162  THE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION. 

no 

1.  NEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 
That  raiseth  me; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

2.  Though,  like  the  wanderer 
The  sun  gone  down. 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone. 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

3    There  let  my  way  appear 
Steps  unto  heaven : 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 
In  mercy  given; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

4.  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  witli  Thy  praise, 


THE  CROSS  AND  CONSOLATION.  163 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs 
Bethel  I'll  raise; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee! 

5.  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky. 

Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upwards  I  fly; 

Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee. 

S.irali  F.  Adams. 


X.V.     l>ejitli. 


Ill 
1.  IN  PEACE  and  joy  I  now  depart, 
It  is  God's  will; 
So  full  of  comfort  is  my  heart, 

So  calm  and  still. 
As  my  God  hath  promised  me. 
Death  is  a  gentle  shimber. 


164  ■    DEATH. 

2.  This  Jesus  Christ  hath  done  for  me, 

God's  only  Son, 
Whom  Thou,  Lord,  caused  mine  eyes  to  see, 

And  makest  known 
That  He  is  alone  our  life, 
Our  Help  in  need  and  d3nng. 

3.  Him  hast  Thou  unto  all  seth  forth, 

In  ^yondrous  grace, 
And  to  His  kingdom  called  the  earth, 

To  share  His  jjlace, 
By  Thy  i)recious,  wholesome  word, 
In  ever}^  place  resounding. 

4.  He  is  the  Hope  and  saving  Flight 

That  sinners  need. 
And  those  who  know  Thee  not  aright 

Will  teach  and  lead; 
He  is  Israel's  hope  and  joy, 
His  people's  praise  and  glory. 


Luthor. 


112 

1.  MY  LIFE  is  hid  in  Jesus, 
And  death  is  gain  to  me; 
Then  whensoever  He  pleases, 
I  meet  it  willin'jlv. 


DKAJ'il.  165 


2.  For  Christ,  m}^  Lord  and  Brother, 
I  leave  this  world  so  dim. 

And  gladly  seek  that  other 
Where  I  shall  be  with  Him. 

3.  My  woes  are  nearly  over, 
Though  long  and  dark  the  roa.l; 
My  sin  His  merits  cover. 

And  I  have  peace  with  God. 

4.  Then  when  my  powers  are  failing, 
My  breath  comes  heavily. 

And  words  are  unavailing, 
0  hear  my  sighs  to  Thee! 

5.  When  mind  and  thought,  (3  Saviour 
Are  flickering,  like  a  light 

That  to  and  fro  doth  waver 
Ere  'tis  extinguished  quite; 

6.  In  that  last  hour,  0  grant  me 
To  slumber  soft  and  still. 

No  doubts  to  vex  or  haunt  me, 
Safe  anchored  on  Thy  will; 

7.  And  so  to  Thee  still  cleaving 
Through  all  death's  agony, 
To  fall  asleep  ]:>elieving, 

And  wake  in  lieaven  with  Thee. 


166  /)EATII. 

8.  Ainenl  Thou  Christ,  my  Saviour, 
Wilt  grant  this  unto  me. 
Thy  Spirit  lead  me  ever, 
That  I  fare  happily. 

Anna,  Countess  of  Stollber;^. 

113 

1.  I  FALL  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds. 
There  pardon  for  my  sins  abounds; 
Yea,  His  dear  blood  and  righteousness 
My  jewels  are,  my  glorious  dress, 
Wherein  before  my  God  111  stand, 
When  I  shall  reach  the  heavenly  land. 

2.  With  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart, 
God's  child  I  am  with  all  my  heart; 

I  thank  thee.  Death;  thou  leadest  me 
To  that  true  life  where  I  would  be. 
So,  cleansed  by  Christ,  I  fear  not  death; 
Lord  Jesus,  strengthen  Thou  my  faith! 

Eber. 

114 

1.  0  LORD,  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee! 
In  my  distress  Thou  helpest  me. 
My  soul  and  body  I  commer«d 


DEATH.  167 

Into  Thy  hands;  Thine  angel  send. 

To  guide  me  home,  and  cheer  my  heari. 

When  Thou  shalt  call  me  to  depart. 

2.  0  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  Lamb  of  Go-i, 
Once  slain  to  take  away  our  load, 
Now  let  Thy  cross,  Thine  agony 
Avail  to  save  and  solace  me, 

Thy  death  to  open  heaven,  —  and  there 
Bid  me  the  joy  of  angels  share. 

3.  0  holy  Spirit,  at  the  end, 

Sweet  Comforter,  be  Thou  my  Friend! 
When  death  and  hell  assail  me  sore, 
Leave  me,  0  leave  me  nevermore! 
But  bear  me  safely  through  the  strife, 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  into  life! 

Stjlnecko; 

115 

1.  WHP]^  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand, 
And  I  must  hence  betake  me. 
Lord  Jesus  Christ,  beside  me  stand, 
Nor  let  Thy  help  forsake  me. 
To  Thee  my  soul  I  now  commit, 
And  safely  Thou  wilt  cherish  it. 
Until  again  Thou  wake  me. 


168  DKATJI. 

2.  Conscience  will  sting  my  memory  soro, 
And  guilt  my  heart  encumln'r: 

Yet  though  as  sands  upon  the  shore 
My  sins  may  be  in  number, 
I  will  not  quail,  but  think  of  Thee, 
Thy  death,  Thy  sorrows,  borne  for  me, 
And  sink  in  peace  to  slumber. 

3.  I  have  been  grafted  in  the  Vine, 
And  thence  my  comfort  borrow; 
And  surely.  Thou  wilt  keep  me  Thine 
Through  utmost  pain  and  sorrow; 
Yea,  though  I  die,  I  die  to  Thee, 

Who  through  Thy  death  hast  won  for  me 
Heaven's  bright  eternal  morrow. 

4.  Since  Thou  from  death  didst  rise  again. 

In  death  Thou  wilt  not  leave  me; 
Thy  life  declares  my  fears  are  vain, 
And  doubts  no  more  shall  grieve  me; 
For  Thou  wilt  have  me  where  Thou  art, 
And  so  with  joy  I  can  depart, 
And  know  Thou  wilt  receive  me. 

5.  And  so  I  stretch  my  arms  to  Thee, 
Now,  0  Lord  Jesus,  take  me! 
Peaceful  and  calm  my  sleep  shall  be, 


DKATH.  169 

Xo  luinian  voice  shall  wake  me; 
But  Thou  wilt  ope  the  lieavenly  door 
To  life  and  bliss  foreverniore. 
Thou  who  dost  ne'er  forsake  me. 

X.  Hcermnnn. 

116 

1.  FAREWELL  I  gladly  bid  thee, 
False,  evil  world  farewell! 

Thy  ways  are  vain  and  giddy. 
^^'ith  thee  I  would  not  dwell; 
In  heaven  are  joys  untroubled, 
I  long  for  that  bright  sphere. 
Where  God  rew^ards  them  doubled 
Who  served  Him  truhy  here. 

2.  Do  with  me  as  it  pleases 
Thy  heart,  0  Son  of  God; 
When  anguish  on  me  seizes. 
Help  me  to  bear  my  load; 
Nor  do  my  sorrows  lengthen, 
But  take  me  hence  on  high: 
Mv  fearful  spirit  strengthen, 
And  let  me  calmly  die. 

3.  When  all  around  is  darkling, 
Thy  name  and  cross,  still  bright, 


170  DEATH. 

Deep  in  m}''  heart  are  spark! in 
Like  stars  in  blackest  night. 
Aj)pear  Thou  in  Tiiy  sorrow,  — 
For  Thine  was  woe  indeed.  — 
And  from  Thy  cross  I  borrow 
All  comfort  heart  can  need. 

1.  Thou  diedst  for  me,  —  0  hide  me 
When  tempests  round  me  roll; 
Through  all  my  foes  0  guide  me. 
Receive  my  trembling  soul. 
If  I  but  grasp  Thee  firmer, 
What  matters  pain  when  past? 
Hath  he  a  cause  to  murmur 
Who  reaches  heaven  at  last? 

5.  0  write  my  name,  I  pray  Thee 
Now  in  the  Book  of  Life; 
So  let  me  here  obey  Thee, 
And  there,  where  joys  are  rife, 
Forever  live  before  Thee, 
Thy  perfect  freedom  prove, 
And  t':^]],  as  I  adore  Thee, 
How  faithful  was  Thy  lovo. 

FTerbe^^er. 


DRATH.  171 

117 

1.  Who  knows  how  near  my  end  may  be? 
Time  speeds  away,  and  death  rk)mes  on; 
How  swiftly,  ah!  how  suddenly 

May  death  be  here,  and  life  be  gone! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

2.  The  world  that  smiled  when  morn  was  come 
May  change  for  me  ere  close  of  eve; 

So  long  as  earth  is  still  my  home 
In  peril  of  my  death  I  live; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

3.  Teach  me  to  ponder  oft  my  end, 
And,  ere  the  hour  of  death  appears. 
To  cast  my  soul  on  Christ,  its  frien  1, 
Nor  spare  repentant  sighs  and  tears; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 

Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

4.  And  let  me  now  so  order  all. 
That  ever  ready  I  may  be 

To  sa}"  with  joy,  whate'er  befall, 
Lord,  as  Thou  wilt,  so  lead  Thou  me; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 


172  DEATH. 

6.  Let  heaven  to  me  be  ever  sweet, 
And  this  world  bitter  let  me  find; 
That  I  'mid  all  its  toil  and  heat 
May  keep  eternity  in  mind; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

6.  0  Father,  cover  all  my  sins 
With  Jesus'  merits,  who  alone 
The  pardon  that  I  covet  wins, 

And  makes  his  long-sought  rest  my  own; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  T  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day 

7.  His  sorrows  and  His  cross  I  know 
Make  death-beds  soft,  and  light  the  grave, 
They  comfort  in  the  hour  of  woe, 

They  give  me  all  I  fain  would  have; 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

8.  From  Him  can  naught  my  soul  divide, 
Nor  life  nor  death  can  part  us  now; 

I  thrust  my  hand  into  His  side, 
And  say,  My  Lord  and  God  art  Thou! 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 


I 


DEATH.  173 

'.  In  lioiy  JJai)tism  long  ago 
I  joined  me  to  the  living  Vine: 
Thou  lovest  me  in  Him  I  know. 
In  Him  Thou  dost  accept  nie  Ti."    r: 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Tiiy  j^eace  may  bless  my  dying  d:iy, 

10.  And  I  have  eaten  oi  His  flesh. 

And  drunk  His  blood,  —  nor  can  i  be 
Forsaken  now,  nor  doubt  afresh, 
I  am  in  Him,  and  He  in  me; 
My  God,  for  Jesus  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  d:iy. 

11.  Then  death  may  come,  or  tarry  yei, 
I  know  in  Christ  I  perish  not, 

He  never  will  His  own  forget. 
He  gives  me  robes  without  a  sp -t: 
My  God,  for  Jesus'  sake  I  pray 
Thy  peace  may  bless  my  dying  day. 

12.  And  thus  I  live  in  God  at  peace, 
And  die  without  a  thought  of  fear, 
Content  to  take  what  God  decrees, 
For  through  His  Son  my  faith  is  clear; 
His  grace  shall  be  in  death  my  stay, 
And  peace  shall  bless  my  dying  day. 

Emilie  Juliana,  C-inu less  of 
Scliu:iizbino:-Rudol<ladt. 


174  DEATH. 

118 

1.  I  WOULD  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 

way ; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  hen- 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 

cheer. 

2.  I  would  not  live  alway,  thuf?  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within: 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with 

fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent 

tears. 

3.  I  would  not  live  alway;  no,  welcome  the  tomb! 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its 

gloom ; 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise, 
To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4.  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his 

God? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  How   o'er  the 

bright  plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  et(?rnally  reigns? 


DEATH.  175 

Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  liarmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to 

greet; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  eternally  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

soul! 

Win.  Aug.  Muhlenberg. 


XXT.     Bviria.1. 


119 

1  NOW  LAY  we  calmly  in  the  grave 
This  form,  whereof  no  doubt  we  have 
That  it  shall  rise  again  that  day. 
In  glorious  triumph  o'er  decay. 

2.  To  earth  again  we  here  entrust 

What  from  dust  came,  and  turns  to  dust. 
And  from  the  dust  again  shall  rise, 
When  God's  own  trumpet  fills  the  skies. 

8.  His  soul  forever  lives  in  God, 

Whose  grace  his  pardon  hath  bestowed, 
Who  through  His  Son  redeemed  him  here 
From  bondage  unto  sin  and  fear. 


17B  BURIAL. 

4.  His  trials  and  his  griefs  are  past, 
A  blessed  end  is  his  at  last: 

Christ's  yoke  he  bore,  and  did  Plis  will. 
And  though  he  died  he  liveth  still. 

5.  His  soul  lives  free  from  grief  and  care, 
The  body  sleep's  cahn  rest  shall  share, 
Till  God  shall  Death  himself  destroy, 
And  raise  it  into  glorious  joy. 

G.  He  sufTered  pain  and  grief  below, 
Christ  heals  him  now  from  all  liis  woe; 
For  him  hath  endless  joy  begun; 
He  shines  in  glory  like  the  sun. 

7.  Then  let  us  leave  him  to  his  rest, 
And  homeward  turn;  for  he  is  blest. 
And  we  must  well  our  souls  prepare, 
When  death  shall  come,  to  meet  him  there. 

9.  So  help  us,  Christ,  our  Hope  in  loss! 
Thou  hast  redeemed  us  by  Thy  cross 
From  endless  death  and  misery : 
We  praise,  we  bless,  we  wojsln]>  Tlioe! 


lujiUAi  177 

120 

1.  0  HOW  BLEST  are  ye  beyond  our  telling 
Who  have  passed  through  death,  with  God 

are  dwelling, 
For  ever  risen 
i^'rom  the  troubles  of  our  earthly  prison. 

2.  Here,  as  in  a  dungeon,  grief  hath  bound  us, 
Cares  and  fears  and  terrors  still  surround  us; 

Our  best  endeavor 
But  in  toil  and  heart-ache  issues  ever; 

o.  While  that  ye  are  in  your  mansions  resting, 
Safe  and  free  at  last  from  all  molesting 

No  pain  or  sighing 
There  may  break  the  rest  you  are  enjoying. 

4,  Christ  doth  wipe  away  all  tears  and  crying, 
Ye  possess  what  we  must  seek  wdth  sighing; 

To  you  are  chanted 
Songs  that  ne'er  to  mortal  ears  were  granted. 

5.  0  w^ho  would  not  for  that  realm  of  gladness 

Fain  forsake  this  world  of  grief  and  sadness? 

Who  lovps  delaying 
In  a  land  of  shadows  and  decaying? 


178  BURIAL. 

().  Come,  we  pray  Thee,  froui  our  post  release  us, 
Quickly  guide  us  to  Thy  heaven,  Lord  Jesus: 

In  Thee  our  spirit 
Can  alone  true  joy  and  rest  inherit. 

Dach. 

121 

1.  SET  BOUNDS  to  thy  sorrow  and  grieving, 
And  seek  in  God's  word  thy  relieving; 

Let  mourning  not  grow  into  sinning; 
This  dying  is  true  life's  beginning. 

2.  Bound  up  in  its  shroud,  amidst  weeping, 
Tnis  corpse  is  laid  down  to  its  sleej)ing, 
Let  emblems  of  sleep  be  the  token, 

That  one  day  death's  bonds  shall  be  broken. 

3.  Although  now  the  heart  no  more  beateth, 
The  eye  with  thine  own  never  meeteth, 
God's  sleeping  ones  are  not  forsaken; 
From  slumber  He'll  bid  them  awaken. 

4.  This  body,  so  wasted  and  shattered. 

This  dust  that  'midst  dus*  shall  be  scattered, 
Shall  then  be  raised  up,  and  inherit 
New  life  w^ith  the  glorified  spirits. 

5.  The  grain  sown  to-day  in  the  furrow, 
No  trace  leaves  behind  it  to-morrow, 


BIIUAL.  179 

Yet  lo,  soon  the  fresh  hlixde  is  s])ringing, 
Ghid  cheer  to  the  husbandman  bringing! 

6.  0  Earth,  we  lay  down  in  thy  bosom 

A  seed  from  which  life  once  shall  blossom; 
Receive  it  in  charge  of  its  Maker: 
Tis  therefore  we  call  thee  God's  acre. 

7.  A  soul  in  this  frame  was  residing 

Tbat  trustfully  followed  Christ's  guiding, 
And  now  sees  unveiled  the  salvation 
It  hoped  for  with  glad  expectation. 

8.  This  body  —  0  Earth,  thou  must  shield  it; 
Now  to  thy  safe  keeping  we  yield  it. 

Till  Christ  comes  again,  to  awake  it 
And  like  to  His  body  to  make  it. 

9.  We  praise  Thee  and  thank  Thee,  0  Father, 
That  Thou  Thine  own  children  dost  gather 
To  sleep  aft  ^r  life's  fitful  story; 

From  sleep,  to  the  mansions  of  .likuy. 

Prudentius. 

122 
1.  ASLEEP  in  Jesus!  blessed  sleep. 
From  which  none  ever  wakes  to  wee];): 
A  calm  and  undisturbed  repose. 
Unbroken  bv  the  last  af  foes. 


180  lUJn.vr.. 

2.  Asleep  in  Jesus?  O  liow  .-weet 
To  be  for  such  a  slumber  meet; 
With  holy  confidence  to  sin^ 

That  Death  has  lost  his  venomed  sting  ! 

3.  Asleep  in  Jesus!  peaceful  rest, 
Whose  waking  is  supremely  blest: 
No  fear,  no  woe  shall  dim  that  hour 
That  manifests  the  Saviour's  power. 

4.  Asleep  in  Jesus!  0,  for  me 
May  such  a  blissful  refuge  l)e: 
Securely  shall  my  ashes  lie, 

And  wait  the  summons  from  on  high. 

Mack  ay, 

123 

1.  HARK!  a  voice,  it  cries  from  heaven, 
Happy  in  the  Lord  who  die: 
Happy  they  to  whom  'tis  given, 
From  a  world  of  grief  to  fly! 

They  indeed  are  truly  blest ; 
From  their  labors  then  they  rest. 

2.  All  their  toils  and  conflicts  over. 
Lo!  they  dwell  with  Christ  above; 
0!  what  glories  they  discover 


i;i  iM.\r..  181 

In  the  Saviour  wlium  they  love! 
Now  they  see  Him  face  to  face. 
Him  who  saved  them  by  His  grace. 

^    'Tis .enough,  enough  for  ever, 
Tis  His  people's  bright  reward; 
They  are  blest  indeed,  who  never 
Shall  be  absent  from  their  Lord! 
0  that  we  may  die  like  those 
Who  in  Jesus  then  repose! 

Thomas  Kr-11y. 

124 

At  (lie  burial  of  a  child. 

1.  TENDER  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled 
Now  Thy  little  lamb's  brief  weeping; 
Oh,  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild 

In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping. 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  tittle  bosom  more. 

2.  In  this  world  of  pain  and  care, 
Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it; 
To  Thy  meadows  bright  and  fair 
Lovingly  Thou  dost  receive  it; 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  lisrht. 


182  lU'lMAI. 

3.  ()  Lord  Jesus,  grant  tl  at  wo 

There  may  live  where  it  is  livino*, 

And  the  blissful  pastures  see 

That  its  heav'nly  food  are  giving; 

Lost  awhile  our  treasured  love, 

Gained  forever  safe  above. 

Melnholil, 


XXir.    •Tiirlg'iiioiit  tiiicl  Etei*iiity, 


125 

WAKE,  awake,  for  night  is  flying, 
The  watchmen  on  the  heights  are  crying: 
Awake,  Jerusalem,  at  last! 
Midnight  hears  the  welcome  voices, 
And  at  the  thrilling  cry  rejoices: 
Come  forth,  ye  virgins,  night  is  i)aist' 
The  Bridegroom  comes,  awake! 
Your  lamps  with  gladness  take! 

Hallelujah! 

With  brichil  care 

Yourselves  prepare, 
To  meet  your  Bridegroom;  He  is  near! 


JUDGMENT  AND  KTKKMTY.  183 

Zion  hears  the  watchmen  singhig, 
Pier  heart  with  heavenly  joy  is  springing 
She  wakes,  she  rises  from  her  gloom; 
For  her  Lord  comes  down  all  glorious. 
The  strong  in  grace,  in  truth  victorious, 
Her  Star  is  ris'n,  her  Light  is  come! 
Ah  come,  Thou  blessed  Lord, 
0  Jesus,  Son  of  God, 

Hallelujah! 

0  grant  that  we 

In  heav'nly  glee 
Eat  of  Thy  Supper,  Lord,  with  Thee! 

Now  let  all  the  heavens  adore  Thee, 
And  men  and  angels  sing  before  Thee, 
With  harp  and  cymbal's  clearest  tone; 
Of  one  pearl  each  shining  portal, 
Where  we  are  with  the  choir  immortal 
Of  angels  round  Thy  dazzling  thr^jne; 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear 
Hath  yet  attained  to  hear 

So  much  glory; 

Therefore  will  we 

Eternally 
Sing  hymns  of  joy  and  praise  to  Thee! 


184  U'DGMKNT  AND  KTKRXITY. 

126 

1.  GREAT  God,  what  do  I  see  and  liearl 
The  end  of  things  created! 

The  Judge  of  man  I  see  app^^ar, 

On  clouds  of  glory  seated. 

The  trumpet  sounds,  the  graves  restore 

The  dead  which  they  contained  before; 

Prepare,  my  soul,  to  meet  Him. 

2.  The  dead  in  Christ  shall  first  arise, 
At  the  last  trumpet's  sounding; 
Caught  up  to  meet  Him  in  the  skies, 
With  joy  their  Lord  surrounding: 
No  gloomy  fears  their  souls  dismay; 
His  presence  sheds  eternal  day 

On  those  prepared  to  meet  Him. 

3.  But  sinnei-s,  filled  with  guilty  fears, 
Behold  His  wrath  prevailing, 

For  they  shall  rise,  and  find  their  tears 
And  sighs  are  unavailing; 
The  day  of  grace  is  past  and  gone; 
Trembling  they  stand  before  the  throne, 
All  unprepared  to  meet  Him. 


JT'DGMENT   AM'   K  t  KKN  ITY.  185 

4.  Great  God  what  do  I  see  and  hearl 
The  end  of  things  created! 
The  Judge  of  man  I  see  appear, 
On  clouds  of  glory  seated! 
Beneath  His  cross  I  vi^^w  the  day 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  awjy, 
And  thus  prepare  to  meet  Him. 

From  Ring^waldt 


127 

1.  THAT  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day. 
When  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  awayl 
What  power  shall  be  the  sinner's  stay? 
How  shall  he  meet  that  dreadful  day? 

2.  When  shriveling  like  a  parched  scroll, 
The  flaming  heavens  together  roll; 
When  louder  yet,  and  yet  more  dread, 
Swells  the  high  trump  that  wakes  the  dead? 

3.  Lord,  on  that  day,  that  wrcithful  day, 
When  man  to  judgment  wakes  from  clay, 
Be  Thou  the  trembling  sinner's  stay, 
Though  heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away. 

Walter  Scott. 


186  JUDGMENT  AND  KT?:UM  I'Y. 

128 

1.  DAY  of  wrath!  0  day  of  mourning! 
See  fulfilled  the  prophets'  warning, 
Heaven  and  earth  in  asheis  burning! 

2.  0  what  fear  man's  bosom  rendeth, 
When  from  heaven  the  Judge  descendeth, 
On  whose  sentence  all  dependeth! 

3.  Wondrous  sound  the  trumpet  fiingeth, 
Through  earth's  sepulchres  it  ringetb, 
All  before  God's  throne  it  bringeth. 

4-  Death  is  struck,  and  nature  quaking, 
All  creation  is  awaking, 
To  its  Judge  an  answer  making 

5.  Lo!  the  Book,  exactly  worded, 
Wherein  all  hath  been  recorded; 
Thence  shall  Judgment  be  awardel. 

6.  When  the  Judge  His  seat  attaineth, 
And  each  hidden  deed  arraign eth, 
Nothing  unavenged  remaineth. 

7.  What  shall  I,  frail  man,  be  pleading? 
Who  for  me  be  interceding, 

When  the  just  are  mercy  needin^^? 


JUDGMENT  AND  ETEIJMTV.  187 

8.  King  of  majesty  tremendous. 
Who  dost  free  salvation  send  us, 
Fount  of  pity,  then  befriend  us! 

y.  Thinkj  kind  Jesus!  my  salvation 
Caused  Thy  wondrous  incarnation ; 
Leave  me  not  to  reprobation. 

10.  Faint  and  weary  Thou  hast  sought  me, 
On  the  cross  of  suffering  bought  me;  — 
Shall  such  grace  be  \ainly  brought  me? 

11.  Righteous  Judge!  for  sin's  pollution 
Grant  Thy  gift  of  absolution, 

Ere  that  day  of  retribution. 

12.  Guilty,  now  I  pour  my  moaning, 
All  my  shame  with  anguish  owning; 
Spare,  0  God,  Thy  suppliant,  groaning 

13.  Thou  the  sinful  Mary  saved'st; 
Thou  the  dying  thief  forgavest; 
Me  Thou  also  hope  vouchsafest. 

14.  Worthless  are  my  prayers  and  sighing, 
Yet,  good  Lord,  in  grace  complying 
Rescue  me  from  fires  undying! 


188  JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY. 

15.  With  Thy  favored  sheep  O  place  me, 
Nor  among  the  goats  abase  me, 

But  to  Thy  right  hand  upraise  mel 

16.  While  the  wicked  are  confounded, 
Doomed  to  flames  of  woe  unbounded. 
Call  me  with  Thy  saints  surrounded. 

17.  Low  I  kneel,  with  heart-submission, 
Strewn  with  ashes  of  contrition ; 
Succor  Thou  mv  lost  condition! 


18.    Day  of  tears,  0  day  of  mourningi 
From  the  dust  of  earth  returning 
Man  for  judgment  must  prepare  him: 
Spare  0  God,  in  mercy  spare  him! 
Lord,  all-pitying  Jesus  blest, 
Grant  us  Thine  eternal  rest.  —  Amen. 

Thomas  de  Celano. 

129 

1.  JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
Name  ever  dear  to  me! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  Thee? 


JUDGMENT  AND  ETERNITY.  .     189 

2.  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walk 
And  pearly  gates  behold? 

Thy  bulwarks,  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold? 

3.  0  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 
Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend. 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  sabbaths  have  no  end? 

4.  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 
Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know; 

Blest  seats!  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

5.  Why  should  I  shrink  at  pain  and  woe, 
Or  feel  at  death  dismay? 

I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6.  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets  there 
Around  my  Saviour  stand; 

And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 


190      .  JUDGMENT    AND    P:TEUNITY. 

7.  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home! 
My  soul  still  pants  for  thee; 
Then  shall  my  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  Thy  joys  shall  see. 

Fr.  Baker. 

130 

1.  JERUSALEM,  thou  city  fair  and  high, 
Would  God  I  were  in  thee! 

My  longing  heart  fain,  fain  to  thee  would  &y 

It  will  not  stay  with  me; 

Far  over  vale  and  mountain, 

Far  over  field  and  plain, 

It  hastes  to  seek  its  Fountain, 

And  quit  this  world  of  pain. 

2.  0  happy  day,  and  yet  far  happier  hour. 
When  wilt  thou  come  at  last? 

When  fearless  to  my  father's  love  and  power, 

Whose  promise  standeth  fast, 

My  soul  I  gladly  render, 

For  surely  will  His  hand 

Lead  her  with  guidance  tender 

To  heaven,  her  fatherland. 

3.  A  moment's  space,  and  gently,  wondrously, 
Released  from  earthly  ties, 

The  fiery  car  shall  bear  her  up  to  tliee 
Throuo:h  all  these  lower  skies, 


JUI)«..MKNT  AM)  KTKIJMTY.  191 

To  yonder  shining  regions, 
While  down  to  meet  her  come 
The  blessed  angel  legions, 
And  bid  her  welcome  home. 

4.  0  Zion,  hail!  Bright  city,  now  unfold 
The  gates  of  grace  to  me! 
How  many  a  time  I  longed  for  thee  of  oM, 
Ere  yet  I  was  set  free 
From  yon  dark  life  of  sadnes.-:. 
Yon  w^orld  of  shadowy  naughi, 
And  God  had  given  gladness, 
The  heritage  I  sought. 

■".,  0  what  array,  0  wdiat  a  glorious  host 
Comes  sweeping  swiftly  down? 
The  chosen  ones  on  earth  who  wrought  the 

most, 
The  Church's  brightest  crown. 

Our  Lord  hath  sent  to  meet  me, 
As  in  the  far  off  years 
Their  words  oft  came  to  greet  me 
In  yonder  land  of  tears. 

6    The  Patriarchs'  and  pro}:)hets'  noble  train. 
With  all  Christ's  followers  true, 
Who  bore  the  cross,  and  patient  did  sustain 
What  tyrants  dared  to  do, 


192  JUDGxMExNT  AND  ETERNITY. 

1  see  them  shine  for  ever, 
All  gloTious  as  the  sun, 
'Mid  light  that  fadeth  never, 
Their  perfect  freedom  won. 

7.  And  when  within  that  lovely  Paradise 
At  last  1  safely  awell, 
From  out  my  soul  what  songs  of  bliss  shall 

rise! 
What  joy  my  lips  shall  tell. 
While  happy  saints  are  singing 
Hosannas  o'er  and  o'er, 
Pure  Hallelujahs  ringing 
.Around  me  evermore. 

8.  Innumerous  choirs  before  the  shining  throne 
Their  joyful  anthems  raise, 
Till  heaven's  glad  halls  are  echoing  with  the 

tone 
Of  that  great  hymn  of  praise. 
And  all  its  hosts  rejoices, 
And  all  its  blessed  throng 
Unite  their  myriad  voices 
In  one  eternal  song. 

Mcyfart. 


DOXOLOGIE3.  193 

Doxo  1  og-ies. 

1.  CM. 

TO  FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore. 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  be  evermore. 

2.  S.  M. 
TO  GOD,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now. 
And  shall  for  ever  be. 

3.  L,  M, 

PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below: 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heav'nly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

4.  C.  P.  M. 

TO  FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  heaven's  triumphant  host 

And  saints  on  earth  a<iore, 

Be  glory,  as  in  ages  past, 

And  now  it  is,  and  so  shall  last, 

When  time  shall  be  no  more. 


194  Doxo]A)(}n:^. 

5.  H.  M. 

TO  GOD  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spiritj  ever  blest. 

Eternal  Three  in  One, 

All  worship  be  addressed, 
Af}  heretofore  It  was,  is  now, 
And  shall  be  so  For  evermore. 

Cu  7. 6. 

TO  x^ATHER,  Son,  and  Spirit, 
Eternal  One  and  Three, 
As  was,  and  is  for  ever, 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 

7.  7s. 

PRAISE  the  Name  of  God  most  high; 
Praise  Him,  all  below  the  sky; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  heavenly  liost, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost: 
As  through  countless  ages  past, 
Evermore  His  praise  shall  last. 

8,  8. 7. 
PRAISE  the  God  of  all  creation; 
Praise  the  Father's  boundless  love; 
Praise  the  Lamb,  our  Expiation, 
Praise  the  King,  enthroned  above; 


DOXOLOGIKS.  195 

Praise  the  Fountain  of  salvation, 
Him  by  whom  our  spirits  live; 

Universal  adoration 

To  the  one  Jehovah  give. 

9.  8.  7.  7. 

GLORY  be  to  God  the  Father, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Son, 
Glory  be  to  God  the  Spirit, 
Everlasting  Three  in  One: 
Thee  let  heaven  and  earth  adore' 
Now,  henceforth,  and  evermore. 
10.  lis. 

0  Father  Almit/hty,  to  Thee  be  addressed. 
With  Christ  and  the  Spirit,  one  God  ever  blest. 
All  glory  and  worship  from  earth  and  from 

heaven; 
As  was,  and  is  now,  and  shall  ever  be  given. 


:ndex  of  first  lines. 

No. 

.Vl>ide  aiuor.g  us  with  Thv  grace   . .  .    » NVinkworth^)  6 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the  eventide     90 

\la-"> !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 23 

:Vll  ^lory  be  to  God  on  high (Winkworth  alt  )  1 

VI mighty  God,  Thy  word  is  cast 8 

\  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God (Th.  L'arlyle  alt.)  4o 

Asleep  in  Jesus !  ble^ed  sleep 1:22 

Awake,  my  heart,  with  gladness (Killy  alt  )  29 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 85 

Baptized  into  Thy  naim-  most  holy  .  .  .  .(^Vi[lk^v.  alt.)  50 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 98 

Blessed  Jesus,  at  Thy  ^\\n\\ *  Winkworth  alt.)  8 

Blessed  Jesus,  here  we  stand (Winkw.  Loy.  air.)  5S 

Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day ^i 

Christ,  Thou  the  champioii  -)f  tlie  hand  w'm  own. 

(Winkworth  alt.) 49 

Christ,  whose  glory  fills  the  skies 8«J 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumph.autly  sing 1.-) 

Come,  Holy  Ghost,  in  faith  us  teach. (Luth  Watch,  alt.)  4 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  God  and  Lord (Winkw.  alt.)  38 


♦)  The  name  of  the  author  is,  when  known,  ^^iveu  in  the 
hymn  book,  below  each  hymn.  The  names  here  added  in 
]>rackeU  indicate  the  translators  whose  renderinsfs  have  been 
adopted;  alt.  sii^njities  that  the  translation  nituie  use  of  has 
lias  been  altered  in  this  collection. 


198  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LIKE^ 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dov(3 41 

Conmiit  thou  all  thy  griefs (J.  Wesley)  107 

Day  of  -wrath,  0  day  of  mourning (Jrons.  alt )  J  28 

Dear  Christian  people,  now  rejoice (Winkw.  alt.)     68 

Dearest  Lord,  we  come  to  Thee (Watchman)     83 

Deck  thyself,  ray  soul,  with  gladness.  .(Winkw.  alt,)     61 
Draw  us  to  Thee,  Lord  Jesus (Winkworth)     36 

Farewell  I  gladly  bid  thee (Winkworth  alt.)  116 

Father  of  all !  whose  love  profound 44 

Fear  not,  0  little  flock,  the  foe (Winkworth  alt.)     47 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains 52 

From  heaven  al)ove  to  earth  I  come. .  .(Winkw.  alt.)     14 

God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way 108 

God  that  madest  earth  and  heaven 92 

God  who  madest  earth  and  heaven (Russell)  84 

Great  God  1  we  sing  that  mighty  hand I3 

Great  God,  what  do  I  see  and  hear 126 

Hark !  a  voice,  it  cries  from  heaven J23 

Hail,  Thou,  once  despised  Jesus 25 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed H 

I  fall  asleep  in  Jesus'  wounds (Winkworth  alt.)  113 

If  tliou  l)ut  sufler  God  to  guide  thee(Winkwort}j  alt.)  104 

I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 33 

In  death's  strong  grasp  the  Saviour  lay  (Winkw.  alt.)  28 

In  God,  my  faithful  God (Winkworth  alt.)  103 

In  grateful  songs  your  voices  raise (Kelly  alt.)  96 

In  peace  and  joy  I  now  depart (Massie  alt.)  HI 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINKS.  199 

I  would  not  live  alway;  I  ask  not  to  stay 1\S 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home 129 

Jerusalem,  thou  city  fair  and  high (Wiokw.  alt.)  130 

Jeeus  Christ,  my  sure  defence (Winkw.  alt.)  30 

Jesus  Christ,  our  blessed  Saviour  (Massie  alt.)  60 

Jesus  is  the  Name  we  treasure 78 

Jesus,  Jesus,  nought  but  Jesus.  . (Crull)  74 

Jesus  lives,  He  bursts  the  grave (Crull)  34 

Jesus,  0  my  King  and  Saviour (Crull)  27 

Jesus,  priceless  treasure (Winkworth)  75 

Jesus  sinners  doth  receive (Mills  alt.)  65 

Jesus  I  the  very  thought  is  sweet 73 

Jesus  Thy  blood  and  righteousness (J.  Wesleyj  70 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea 72 

Jjet  me  be  Thine  forever (Loy  alt.)  50 

f.et  us  all  with  gladsome  voice (Winkworth)  13 

Lift  up  your  head-,  ye  mighty  gates.  .  .(Winkworth)  10 

Lord,  all  my  heart  is  fixed  on  Thee .  . .  .(Winkworth)  80 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing 9 

Lord,  for  the  mercies  of  this  night 87 

Lord  God,  to  us  fore'er  secure .^C'riill)  53 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now  . .  .    .("Winkw.  alt.)  2 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  in  Thee  alone (Winkw.  alt.)  64 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  with  us  abide (Winkw.  alt.)  48 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  word..  .(Winkw.  alt.)  40 

Lord,  Thou  art  the  Truth  and  Way..  .(Church  Book)  7 

Lord, Thy  death  and  passionn  give. . . .  (Winkworth)  22 

Lord,  to  Thee  I  make  confession    (Winkw. >rtli)  60 


200  LNDKX  OF   FIRST  LINES. 

My  God  and  Fathcj-,  wliile  I  stray 82 

My  life  is  hid  in  Jesus (\V^ink\v(>rth  alt.)  1 12 

My  soul,  now  praise  thy  Maker (Wink worth  alt.)  97 

My  soul,  repeat  His  praise 09 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee 110 

Now  God  be  with  us,  for  the  niglit  is  closing ( Wink w.)  89 

Now  I  have  found  the  ground  wherein. .  (J.  Wesley)  69 

Now  lay  we  calmly  in  the  grave. .  .(Winkwojth,.*lt.)  119 

Now  let  us  raise  our  voices (Kelly  alt.)  17 

Now  fest  beneath  night's  shadow.  ..(Wink worth  alt.)  88 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God (Wink worth  alt.)  95 

0  bleeding  Head  and  wounded (CruU)  21 

O  Christ,  our  true  and  only  Light.  .(Winkworth  alt.)  51 

O  darkest  woe (Winkworth  alt.)  26 

O  God  of  Jacob,  by  whose  hand 81 

O  God,  Thou  faithful  God ( Winkworth)  79 

O  Holy  Spirit,  enter  in (Winkworth  alt.)  40 

0  how  blest  are  ye  beyond  our  telling  (Winkw.  alt.)  120 

O  Lord,  how  shall  I  meet  Thee (Winkw.  alt.)  12 

O  Jesus,  dearest  Lord,  to  Thee (J.  B.)  62 

O  Lamb  of  God,  most  blameless (CruU)  19 

O  Lord,  God  Father,  fhanks  to  Thee (Crull)  16 

0  Lord,  my  God,  I  cry  to  Thee (Winkworth  alt.)  114 

O  Morning  Star,  how  fair  and  bright.  .  .(Winkworth)  76 

0  my  child  fear  God  the  Lord ...    (Crull)  54 

0  Thou,  from  w'hom  all  godness  flows (alt.)  109 

Our  Father  dear  in  Heav'n  above (Winkw.  alt.)  57 

Our  Lord  is  riseii  from  the  dead 37 


INDEX  OF  KlRfST  LINES.  201 

Out  of  the  depths  I  cry  to  Thcc Wiukworth  alt.)  63 

Over  Cedron  Jesus  treadeth (Jeffrey)  20 

0  praise  ye  the  Lord 110 

Praised  be  the  Lord,  my  God (Cridl)  43 

Praise  to  the  Lord,  the  Ahiiighty..  .(Winkworth  alt.)  93 

Rock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me 71 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 67 

Set  bounds  to  thy  sorrow  and  grieving  (L.  Watch  alt.)  121 

Since  Ciirist  has  gone  to  heaven,  His  home  (Wink,  alt.)  35 

Sing  praise  to  God  who  reigns  above (Cox  alt.)  94 

Tender  shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled (Wiukworth)  124 

That  men  a  godly  life  might  lead (Massie)  55 

That  day  of  wrath,  that  dreadful  day 127 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 77 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made 5 

Thou  who  art  Three  in  Unity (xMassie  alt.)  42 

Through  the  day  Thy  love  has  spared  us ....  91 

Wake,  awake,  for  night  is  flying. .  .(^Vinkworth  alt.)  125 

We  all  believe  in  One  true  God . . .  .(Winkworth  alt.)  56 

We  pray  Thee,  Lord  God,  Holy  Ghost.  .  (Massie  alt.)  39 

WhateVr  my  God  ordains  is  right.  (Winkworth  alt.)  106 

When  all  Thy  mercies,  0  my  God 100 

When  in  the  hour  of  utmost  need.    . .  .(Winkworth)  102 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  Cross 24 

When  my  last  hour  is  close  at  hand. .  .(Winkworth)  115 

Who  is  this  that  comes  from  Edom 32 

W^ho  knows  how  near  my  end  may  be  (Winkw.  alt.)  117 
Who  puts  his  trust  in  God  most  just (Winkworth)  105 


